Relief Printmaking with Adinkra Symbols
Adinkra are visual symbols created by the people of Ghana, which is a country in West Africa. They all stand for different character traits or concepts. They are often printed on fabrics worn during special occasions and they are also used on pottery, logos and advertising.
Adinkra are visual symbols created by the people of Ghana, which is a country in West Africa. They all stand for different character traits or concepts. They are often printed on fabrics worn during special occasions and they are also used on pottery, logos and advertising.
The first step involves choosing and drawing an Adinkra symbol. I encouraged students to select a Adinkra symbol that represents their personality or a character trait they value. The above symbol stands for Humility with Strength.
For the next step, students cut away the Adinkra symbol drawn on their block using a V-shaped gouge or cutter. Never ever, Ever, cut towards your hand or body!
After the Adinkra symbol is cut away from the rubber block, the students test printed their rubber block. They then examine the print to see how their symbol printed and will make adjustments as needed (as seen below).
Students made some very creative and beautiful papers to print on and then printed their relief block on them!
Such a beautiful and unique print
Awesome job 5th Grade!!
Click on the "5th Grade Art" page to see more awesome Adinkra symbol prints!
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