G5 : Mixed Media Objects

 

At present Embeha’s mixed media work consists of around 500 objects, which have been divided into the following 4 groups:

 

Group 1:  Paper, Mounted on Hardboard

This group consists of around 150 pieces, each measuring 21 x 14.8 cm. Process-wise all began as larger works—including paintings, photos, larger drawings, pastel and pencil work—only to become condensed into their present, quasi-photographic forms.

 

kcw g5.2.20  (2019)
14.8 x 21cm

 

Group 2: Paper

This group consists of around 350 pieces divided into two groups.
Most of these works are one-off prints created from drawings done in various media.

The subjects of most of these works are very similar to those of art throughout the ages, including family groups, friends, social gatherings, moving through city spaces, mothers with children. All depict specific social situations of persons, places and things.

(A) Persons, Place and Things
Mixed Media – Ink on Paper

 

kcw g5.3.112
Playing with Toes  (2023)
29.7 x 21 cm

 

kcw g5.3.191
Play Fight   (2019)
21 x 29.7 cm

 

(B) Familyker Scenes
Mixed Media on Paper

The works listed below are examples of what Emebeha calls “familyker scenes.”
For a guide to these works please read the following.

 


kcw g5.3.1   (2023)
29.7 x 21 cm

 

kcw g5.3.6    (2023)
29.7 x 21 cm

 

Group 3: Hardboard

The subjects of most of these works are very similar to those in group 2 (A) above.

 

kcw 5.5.2
Big Grandson  (2023)
29.7 x 21 cm

 

Group 4: Acrylic Painting on Canvas and Other Surfaces

Very few of Embeha’s objects are in such forms.

 

Militia Park   (2018)
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 121cm

 

Group 5: Objects Found and Altered

Many of these objects come from rural flea markets and antique barns and have been altered in various ways.

 

Minor Angel of History 1  (2017)
Ceramic and Paper