Amoako Boafo | "The one that got away" | Mariane Ibrahim Mexico City
February 7th through May 4, 2024
Boafo's expressive figurations, distinguished by unique finger-painting gestures, take center stage, accompanied by a debut exploration into mosaic and stained-glass mediums. These new mediums offer a delicate transparency and firm resonance to his artistic repertoire.
"The one that got away" provides a space for contemplation to explore the intricacies and nuances within transitions and transformations. Amoako Boafo's canvases, varying in size and medium, take viewers on a liberating journey, freeing both figures and onlookers from preconceived notions and distractions. Set against serene backdrops, these works highlight the artist's exploration of the relationships between individuals and their broader cultural context.