Elolo Bosoka is showcasing his latest solo exhibition, “What he saw sees when he went goes strolling,” at the Museum of Science and Technology (MST) in Accra. The exhibition runs from September 12th to October 30th, 2024.
What To Expect At Elolo Bosoka’s Exhibition
According to the press release posted on his website, this is a special event for Elolo Bosoka, who has been a key figure in the art scenes of Accra, Kumasi, and other places. The well-known artist from Ghana has taken his creations to many cities like Senegal, France, Germany, and Denmark. Now, the exhibition at MST is like a homecoming for him as he had previously helped organize many shows for other artists at that same venue. Especially the blaxTARLINES KUMASI shows from 2015 to 2017.
“What he saw sees when he went goes strolling” shows Elolo Bosoka’s unique way of turning everyday things into art. The curatorial statement for the exhibition highlights how he finds inspiration in the fleeting sights that pass him by. It could be clothes hanging on a line or an old wall decoration or even patched-up windows that he sees while walking around cities like Accra, Tamale, and Berlin. He then portrays them as pictures, paintings, installations or collages in his studio.
Who is Elolo Bosoka?
Bosoka is a multi-talented artist who splits his time between Tefle, Accra, and Kumasi, his bio on his website reads. He graduated with a BFA and MFA from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. He also received a scholarship in 2022 to study in Germany at the State Academy of Fine Art in Karlsruhe.
Elolo Bosoka’s art is usually described as bright and delicate. This exhibition is an opportunity for the public to engage with his pieces and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary. His works, which include sculptures and short films, re-creates what most people may find in a simple day outing. So go check it out!
