Kwesi Awotwi: Tree of Roots Screening and Talk 12pm

Please note this event now takes place at 12noon in the Linbury Room at Dulwich Picture Gallery.

A curated event by Dulwich festival both, film screening and conversation exploring visual artist Kwesi Awotwi’s film “ Tree of Roots” discussing the specific themes and subject of Identity, culture and Heritage and how creating the film has informed his retrospective as an artist through his work.

A documentary following British Ghanaian Artist returns home to his motherland Ghana after hearing the sad news of the death of his maternal Grandfather. During his time spent in Ghana, Kwesi travels around Accra, the capital of Ghana exploring and learning more about the arts and culture. The journey inspires Kwesi to produce an art piece, representing his reflection of his experience whilst revisiting his roots.

“I am really proud of this film because it is a reflection of my culture, heritage and passion for the arts. ” Kwesi Awotwi

This event is Free, but booking is required.