Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa 'Play Time' Item ID: 2676646581

Name: Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa 'Play Time'
Brand: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
SKU: 2676646581
Price: 189.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Depicting a mother and child at play, this colorful piece of artwork is created using a mixture of traditional batik styles and creative collage techniques. West African artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah begins by embellishing calico cotton cloth with red and blue, before cutting out the shapes intended for batik which are then glued together to create the simple forms of mother and child. The vibrant collage is backed with cardstock and framed with black ceiba wood."

Item detail

1.03 lbs
Artwork: 17.3 inches L x 11 inches W
Frame: 19 inches L x 0.8 inches W
100% cotton
ceiba wood frame
cardstock
Arrives framed
Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
Signed by the artist

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah

Latest Update

“It has been 12 years since I started working with Novica. This organization has helped me support my children’s education as a single father, and I’m very proud of what Novica has done for me as an artist.

“When I started art as a business, marketing was my main challenge. But since this organization helps me reach the world with my art pieces, it is no longer a problem. I have been able to inspire a lot of young talent to be able to create good art. My goal is to reach the world with my great artwork. And I say thank you for pushing me this far.”

Original Artist Story

"My name is Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. I was born in the Eastern Region of Ghana on July 3, 1956.

"I worked at a government survey department from 1981 to 1982. I was later asked to attend their Cartography College. Upon graduation I worked further, but due to lack of professional satisfaction, I left for Nigeria. That was in 1983.

"In Nigeria I worked with a sign-writing company. I started with the sign writing department but later changed to the artwork department. I polished my art skills in that department. I later worked with a company that exported African arts and crafts. We toured the whole of Nigeria buying goods. It was on one of these tours that I came across this type of artwork and fell in love with it. I suggested to the owner of the company that I make some.

"In 1993 I decided to come back home. I started working on my artwork. I sketch images on paper. I then assemble my working tools - glue, watercolor, and cloth. I sprinkle the watercolor on the paper to make it beautiful. I cut out all the sketches and make them into beautiful designs. Afterwards, I leave it to dry and then I frame it. I derive my motifs from social, cultural and historic events.

"I am a single father of two - a boy and a girl."

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Meet the maker

Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah framed batik art

Latest Update

“It has been 12 years since I started working with Novica. This organization has helped me support my children’s education as a single father, and I’m very proud of what Novica has done for me as an artist.

“When I started art as a business, marketing was my main challenge. But since this organization helps me reach the world with my art pieces, it is no longer a problem. I have been able to inspire a lot of young talent to be able to create good art. My goal is to reach the world with my great artwork. And I say thank you for pushing me this far.”

Original Artist Story

"My name is Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. I was born in the Eastern Region of Ghana on July 3, 1956.

"I worked at a government survey department from 1981 to 1982. I was later asked to attend their Cartography College. Upon graduation I worked further, but due to lack of professional satisfaction, I left for Nigeria. That was in 1983.

"In Nigeria I worked with a sign-writing company. I started with the sign writing department but later changed to the artwork department. I polished my art skills in that department. I later worked with a company that exported African arts and crafts. We toured the whole of Nigeria buying goods. It was on one of these tours that I came across this type of artwork and fell in love with it. I suggested to the owner of the company that I make some.

"In 1993 I decided to come back home. I started working on my artwork. I sketch images on paper. I then assemble my working tools - glue, watercolor, and cloth. I sprinkle the watercolor on the paper to make it beautiful. I cut out all the sketches and make them into beautiful designs. Afterwards, I leave it to dry and then I frame it. I derive my motifs from social, cultural and historic events.

"I am a single father of two - a boy and a girl."

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to stock up on calico, batik fabrics and other materials to create new works.