Michelle
Thomas – Solo Art Show
Gallery on
the Green
5 Canton
Green Rd. (on Rt. 44)
Canton, CT
06019
860-693-4102
Opening Reception:
Upstairs
Gallery
Saturday,
September 3, 2016
6pm - 9pm
KNOW THYSELF : SANKOFA
-Ancient
African Proverb
THE MEANING OF SANKOFA
“You must reach back to reclaim that which is lost in
order to move forward”
The “Sankofa” is a word in the Twi language by the Akan
people of Ghana, which translates as "Go back and get it." Sankofa also refers to the metaphorical Asante
Adinkra symbol depicted either as a bird with its head turned backward taking
an egg from its back or as a stylized heart shape. It expresses the importance
of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the
present in order to make positive progress.
The body of work in this art show represents my personal journey of looking
back upon my life, retracing past lives and experiences to glean knowledge of
self. No matter how painful looking at
our past is, there exists an extreme benefit to learning from ones mistakes and
misfortunes in order to change the course of the future. The human story may at times be wrought with
injustice, discontent and outright hatred, yet our resilient spirit and resolve
rises above and overcomes all obstacles.
My mission is to encourage healing in this hurting world. As we journey back, we can reunite with
spirit, taking us to the very Source of existence where all knowledge and
wisdom reside, shifting energy to manifest action that changes the world and
ourselves.
