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Pieces Of Africa, Lindsay Ward
Pieces Of Africa, Lindsay Ward
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My Capstone project is a collection of boxes incorporating various themes from African literature and culture juxtaposed with illustrations and natural materials in a three dimensional manner. I have created nine boxes presenting the following themes: men, women, children of war, family and community, life and faith, death, love, hate, and the continent ofAfricaitself. Each box has various illustrations corresponding to its theme. I wanted these boxes to create a dialogue about what I believe the general public knows and does not know aboutAfrica.
I read various African novels and recognized multiple themes that were discussed frequently throughout each novel. …