In transit
In his performative interventions Lucky Lartey creates imaginary vehicles intended to aid or extend human movement. Using PVC tape, digitally printed cut-outs, and the iconic “Ghana Must Go” synthetic bags the artist creates simple, but powerful imagery charged with manifold narratives.
The oil boom of the 1970s in Nigeria brought enormous economic prosperity that attracted many West African migrants in search of a better life. By the 1980s the boom slowed down, weakening the Nigerian economy. Due to the weakening economy, and in response to the “religious disturbances”, in early 1983 an executive order mandated all immigrants without proper immigration documents to leave the country. Over 2 million people were forced to leave, including over 1 million Ghanaians. The “Ghana Must Go” bag got its moniker during this event as many migrants used it to move their belongings.
Almost there, 2022performative intervention using PVC tape, digital prints, pins220 x 290 cm; (variable dimensions)Enquire
Slowly it will be good, 2022performative intervention using PVC tape, digital prints, pins200 x 260 cm; (variable dimensions)Enquire
Man on wheel, 2022performative intervention using PVC tape, digital prints, pins170 x 190 cm; (variable dimensions)Enquire
Almost there, 2022from the series In transitarchival digital print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta77 x 100 cmEnquire
Slowly, it will be good, 2022from the series In transitarchival digital print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta77 x 100 cmEnquire
Man on wheel, 2022from the series In transitarchival digital print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta100 x 100 cmEnquire
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