Sight from Our Past (II)

Artist: Jefferey Baidoo
Dimension: 55" W x 45" L (139.7 x 114.3 cm)

Description:
Sight From Our Past (II) is a colourful and thoughtful artwork that tells a story of community, memory, and identity. Using fabric on canvas, Baidoo creates a vibrant scene filled with faces, each uniquely designed with bold patterns and colours.  The single eye on each face is a powerful symbol, showing how we look to the past to find wisdom and meaning. The inscriptions, like “Royalty Learns from Youth” and “A King’s Journey in Young Footsteps,” highlight the importance of learning from history and the bond between generations. By blending traditional African prints with modern designs, Baidoo shows how heritage and today’s world are deeply connected. The overlapping figures represent unity and how our personal histories come together to create a shared story. This piece is a celebration of culture, resilience, and the lessons we carry with us. It invites viewers to reflect on their own past and how it shapes who they are today.