The Art House Gallery is thrilled to present "Woven World: A Tapestry of Social Interconnectedness" by Kwesi O. Kwarteng, curated by Guest Gurator Shantel Asante-Kissi. 

Running from Sunday, February 2nd, through Sunday, February 23rd, the show will kick off with a public reception on Sunday, February 2nd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. An artist talk is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The gallery will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For private viewings, appointments can be made by contacting gallery@arthouseproductions.org.

“Woven World: A Tapestry of Social Interconnectedness explores the ways in which textile, color, and form impact identity, dialogue, and storytelling. The works convey a vastness of space and invite the audience to trust the journey, embracing the richness of the people encountered along the way,” says Curator Shantel Asante-Kissi.

In Kwarteng’s works, there is a deep exploration of Ghanaian traditional weaving practices, influenced by El Anatsui’s monumental sculptures, the quilting artistry of 20th-century African Americans, and the abstract color field techniques of Sam Gilliam. Kwarteng skillfully weaves discarded remnants and swatches into narratives that reflect his experiences growing up in Ghana and his journey as a teenage immigrant to the United States. Through his early challenges as an immigrant, he came to embrace the multifaceted nature of culture and the diversity of the immigrant experience in the Bronx, New York, and later in Newark, NJ.

Large print materials and tactile, descriptive tours are available upon request. For more
information, contact Andrea McKenna at gallery@arthouseproductions.org.

Woven World: A Tapestry of Social Interconnectedness
February 2-23, 2025
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302