Abbey IT-A

Yo, listen up! When I’m diving deep into stuff, I’m all about that image and how it vibes with its materials. It’s like, I’m low-key fascinated how pics and the stuff they chill on, like, join forces for some epic collab. This whole deal reflects, like, this huge way of thinking that’s way beyond the basic dualism. Speaking of philosophy, posthumanism’s all about ditching the whole separating mind from body, humans from everything else, nature from culture. Instead, it’s all about this super chill, fluid, and united view of the world. So, keeping that in mind, I’m weaving in different fields to make my work hella solid. I’m on a journey, exploring all sorts of materials to whip up visuals that are like, super complex and totally draw everyone in. It’s all about bringing together the art and its support to make it one, big cohesive thing, you feel me? 🚀

Image and material,
it’s like a basic script,
Artist’s vibin’,
but I ain’t on that same trip.
Collaborative vibes,
like some retro hit,
But that angle’s old,
won’t make it legit.

Okay, check it out, peeps! I’m legit hooked on this whole idea of things getting messed up and then bouncing back in, like, brand-new ways as time goes on. It all started when I came across my fam’s old album chillin’ with other stuff in the storage spot. The original moments and memories in there? Well, they switched it up big time, getting all artsy ’cause of the whole humidity and mildew thing. This got me thinking, like, how wild is it that decay can actually give birth to something fresh? And get this, the surface wearing away, it’s got this transformation magic, becoming, like, a symbol for existence itself. It’s leaving behind hints of the past and memories, and my art’s totally vibing with that, becoming this object that’s all about those leftovers, ya know? 🌀

Decay’s your jam,
like a throwback tune,
Hyped up,
but I see it fade like the moon.
Found old pics,
acting like it’s deep,
Paradox stuff?
Nah, it’s just a weak sweep.

Yo, peeps, here’s the deal: I’m all about that creative hustle, and I’m looking at time like this super flexible thing I can totally shape and twist. So, check it, I’m drawing inspiration from stuff breaking down, and I’m diving into this whole fictional world, changing up pics by making materials totally switch it up. The result? Pics that look all old and worn, like they’ve been through it, with crazy shapes and colors. It’s like I’m hooking up what’s real with what’s all in my head, mixing up the past with the present. And ngl, I’m bridging the gap between what’s inside and outside my art, making it all come together in a major way! 🔮

Time as material,
sounds like sci-fi dream,
Bendin’ it like rubber,
yo, that’s extreme.
Fictional play,
shots all tricked out it seems,
Stretching it,
can’t vibe with those memes.

Okay, hear me out: time’s a big deal, and I’m totally thinking it through. I’m getting all smart about the stuff I use to hold up my art. Like, putting pics on shiny aluminum boards? That’s me locking in the now and what’s going down, making it look all like it’s blending in with everything around. And get this, both the holder and the pic I slap on it? They’re like BFFs, both bringing the whole artwork together in the masterpiece game. And it’s like who’s even the real creator here? It’s a whole situation ‘cause my work’s all about changing with the spot and the moment it’s chilling in. 🌌

Time’s been pondered,
like in a classic flick,
Pics on boards?
Nah, not really a slick pick.
Blurred lines,
activities in that clique,
But it’s not that deep,
no need to panic.

Check it, y’all! When I’m on the grind, I’m all about using my camera to snag shots from all kinds of spots – public, private, you name it. I’m catching peeps, non-peeps, and just regular stuff that’s hanging around. Then, I’m getting those pics printed and slapping them on all sorts of materials – plastic vinyl, shiny aluminum boards, fake leather, even some wild experimental stuff. My image choices? They’re all about analogies and metaphors, ya know, connecting different things that seem alike but are still different. I’m not about making humans the kings of everything – it’s more like I’m comparing all sorts of beings through vibes, looks, and actions…

Snappin’ pics like a celeb in the crowd,
Printing on random stuff,
it’s not too proud.
Analogies, metaphors,
they’re all over the place,
Mixing everything up,
it’s like a visual rat race.

This whole deal? It’s shaking up the norm, making people think about everything in a new way and building a totally equal understanding of life. 📸🌎

Edward Prah (Statement)
ChatGPT-3.5 (Interpretations, Interpolations)
Abbey IT-A, (Editing, Prompt engineering)

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‘Out of Breath’
A solo exhibition
Edward Prah

Impact Building
KNUST, Kumasi.
19.08.23 – 02.09.23