Carbon12's upcoming solo exhibition by Anthony Akinbola, 'Thanks A Million', showcases a series of textile paintings focused on the culturally and historically charged Du-rag; a garment used in the maintenance of African hair, as a primary means to explore and navigate a dialogue that is concerned with the intricacies and complexities of semiotics within American culture.
Akinbola shifts emphasis towards the idea of thanks and the paintings act as affirmations of gratitude as the artist reflects on all that’s happened in the midst of such a turbulent year.
“I’d like to use the exhibition as an opportunity to pause and simply say thank you, to everyone and everything, there’s so much to be grateful for.”
Visit the exhibition at Carbon 12 from 22 September - 4 November 2021.
Explore and engage during Alserkal Lates on 22 September, from 6-10pm.
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