Obaatan 2021

Cornelius Annor’s 2021 painting, “Obaatan,” depicts a Ghanaian mother and her two children in a domestic setting. The woman is sitting on a couch, holding an infant while her older child sits on a chair nearby. The vibrant colors and bold patterns of the painting reflect the artist’s signature style, which is inspired by Ghanaian culture and traditions. The tiled floor and patterned fabrics are particularly striking, creating a sense of depth and texture. The inclusion of a television in the background suggests the presence of modern technology in the home, highlighting the intersection of tradition and modernity in contemporary Ghanaian life.