SIN OF DARKNESS Movie Poster – Hand-Painted Ghanaian Art
This SIN OF DARKNESS movie poster is an exquisite hand-painted artwork on canvas, created in Ghana, West Africa. Each brushstroke embodies the vibrant artistic culture of Ghana, making this piece a must-have for collectors of African movie posters.
Poster Details:
Film Title: SIN OF DARKNESS A gripping tale of Ritual, JuJu, and Black Magic.
Medium: Oil painting on recycled flour sack canvas.
Origin: Hand-painted for JK Video, a prominent Ghanaian distributor.
Dimensions: 60" x 40" (152 cm x 101 cm).
Condition: Very good overall. Some paint loss and minor wear, consistent with age and authentic use. Please review photos for details.
This hand-painted movie poster for "Sin of Darkness" exemplifies the vibrant and expressive style characteristic of Ghanaian cinematic art. Utilizing bold colors and dynamic imagery, the artist captures the film's essence, creating a visually compelling piece that stands out in any collection.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of African art, originating in the 1980s with the advent of video technology in Ghana. Local entrepreneurs established mobile cinemas, traveling between communities to screen films. To attract audiences, they commissioned local artists to create large, colorful posters painted on recycled flour sacks. These posters were not only promotional tools but also artistic interpretations, often featuring imaginative elements not present in the films themselves. Each poster is a one-of-a-kind piece, reflecting the artist's creativity and the cultural context of the time. Over the years, these artworks have gained international recognition, being showcased in museums and sought after by collectors worldwide.
