Ghana/UK

GodfriedDonkor’s videos in this triennial which feature the use of clothes as exchangeable currency. These clothes or collages were made in Netherland (based on the patterns of traditional African collages), and were exported into West Africa. His works also emphasized the tradition of Ghana to use names of female to call the collages. Every work has a name, and that tradition can find its root in Ghana’s society and culture. “Currency” not only means money, but also means circulation: circulation of knowledge, money and even commodities. “Circulation means it is a process, so there is a beginning and an end”. The batik fabrics made in Netherland featured in this artwork actually indicates the circulation of commodities, knowledge and wealth between Netherland and West Africa.