Strong and Humble Dancer | AP 2/7

Strong and Humble Dancer Series  Adinkra Symbol: Dwennimmen 13 3/4" x 10 3/4"  Linocut with Water-Based Ink on Thin Rice Paper 2024 The Process | This series was created from a carved linoleum block and printed by hand with water-based ink on rice paper to proof the design. The AP stands for artist proof. Water-based ink was rolled onto the print plate, the rice paper was placed on the linoleum plate, and rubbed with a baren.  Rice Papers are not actually made using rice or even rice plant fibers! The term "rice paper" comes from the translucent nature of the papers themselves; the paper has a translucency that is similar to a grain of rice. This paper was made from the white inner bark of the paper mulberry tree; Broussonetia papyrifera. Each pulled print has unique imperfections that add to the overall design. The Why | Adinkra symbols were reserved for kings and have been attributed to the Akan and Asante people groups of present-day Ghana, West Africa. There are over 200 symbols re