After Church 2020

Cornelius Annor painted “After Church” using oils on canvas. It feels like a memory unfolding, a quiet domestic scene captured with a palette that’s both vivid and subdued. I’m drawn to the way Annor handles paint here. It’s smooth, almost creamy, creating a surface that invites you in. Look at the rug, how the pattern seems to vibrate with life, each detail rendered with care. The colours are deceptively simple – greens, blues, reds – but they’re layered and modulated, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The child's bright sweater, boldly striped in red and gold, adds warmth to the scene. It’s like a burst of energy amidst the calm of the afternoon. This piece reminds me a little of Lois Dodd, in its focus on the everyday and its quiet, contemplative mood. But Annor brings his own unique voice to the conversation, reminding us that art is always a dialogue, a conversation across time and space.