Kwame Akpokavi
The Sting of the Word, 2019
Fabric collage on canvas
120cm x 100cm
$4,500.00
Many rely on so-called men of God to shepherd them through scripture. But these sacred words carry a sting. Find the hidden verses (1 Corinthians 15:56, 1 Peter 5:2-7, Titus 1:7-8, Matthew 25:40) and draw your own conclusions.
In the search to comprehend our existence, many rely on so-called men of God to shepherd them through the scriptures and provide a path. The closer we look, the more we discover that the words of the scriptures have a sting. Here are a few sewn into this piece: 1 Corinthians 15:56, 1 Peter 5:2-7, Titus 1:7-8, Matthew 25:40. Try to find these quotes hidden in the artwork and draw your own conclusions.