Brooklyn Museum El Anatsui Monumental Works

“Art is something that pulls me in and makes me want to touch even though there are huge signs as well as security guards advising other wise, but if I get the urge to touch, that means I have connected with the pieces and that is what art is to me.” Cecily Witcher

El Anatsui and his “Monumetal” works as I would’ve named it pulled me and made me want to be one with the exhibition. Born in Ghana El Anatsui was formally trained at The College of Art in Kumasi Ghana. El Anastui transforms found materials such as metal bottle caps into a type of media that can often be described as sculpture and even a painting but in all actuality they are found metal or even wood that creates the illusion of a painting or sculpture. This is El Anatsui’s first time presenting a solo show in a New York Museum. I feel honored that the Brooklyn Museum brought a great talent to my borough to share not only with the locals but with everyone including our guest visiting from other countries. With over 30 metal works you will be awe-struck as to how El Anatsui is able to produce such beauty out of metal bottle tops.

El Anatsui Monumental Works will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum Feb  8th-August 4th 2013. This is an exhibit that you will want to see and definitely pack your camera as pictures are allowed.

If you’ve seen El Anatsui’s work or are planning to visit the Brooklyn Museum please leave me a comment in the box below as I’d love to hear what your take on the exhibition is.

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