Ghanaian Artists' Response to Preserving Ghanaian Cultural Values: Ablade Glover and El Anatsui in Perspective

Abstract

This paper presents a narrative inquiry on how two contemporary Ghanaian artists, Ablade Glover and El Anatsui are responding to Ghana's cultural policy of preserving cultural values. It was observed that most of the works of the artists eloquently capture and describe, in vibrant colour and form, not only the daily lives of modest people in the countryside, but also their festivities and ceremonies. Others reveal tumultuous seascapes laden with abstract tongues that tap deep into unimaginable depths and reaching to the subconscious of the observer. Ghanaian contemporary artists have gained more freedom to experiment, and to surprise themselves and even market their products as they cling on to personal ideas and philosophies. It is recommended that the creative works should provide valuable links between the quest for creativity and preservation of cultural values.