ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Michael Armitage: Bridging East African Roots and Western Abstraction Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1984 to an English father and a Kikuyu mother, Michael Armitage’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his dual heritage. Growing up amidst the vibrant landscapes and complex social realities of Kenya shaped his early sensibilities, fostering a fascination with storytelling and a profound connection to both its traditions and its con
temporary struggles. This formative period instilled in him a unique perspective – one that would later become the cornerstone of his distinctive artistic style. Armitage’s formal training began at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he initially explored abstract painting. However, a pivotal shift occurred when he encountered the traditional Ugandan bark cloth, known as lubugo, used for ceremonial purposes and often incorpo…
