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John Blanke

181 sharon foster

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I imagined John Blanke as a strong, charismatic, creative, black man making his mark on the world - whilst carrying his culture and heritage on his shoulders with pride. 
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I feel my son Dean has these same qualities so I used his image in a scraperboard etching to represent John Blanke, with Adinkra symbols adorning his shoulders.  

I chose to use Adinkra symbols as their purpose is to visually communicate concepts or original thoughts.

Whilst making the etching and scratching into the board I felt the connection between John Blanke's pride and heritage and that of my sons.
Sharon Foster
Artist, Illustrator , Curator
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ADINKRAHENE  
symbol of greatness,
​charisma and leadership.

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DWENNIMMEN
symbol of humility,
​together with strength

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NKYINKYIM
symbol of initiative,
​dynamism and versatility

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