Shooting Hunger, designed by Farida Abu-Bakare and conceived by Attukwei Clottey, marries traditional Ghanaian culinary elements with an urgent message on climate change. Central to this installation is an oversized earthen bowl featuring a clay Asanka, emblematic of Ghana's food preparation heritage. The piece is animated by Homowo festival songs, reflecting on a famine that once devastated Ga communities, drawing a parallel to today's climate challenges affecting crop yields and local communities. The collaboration explores food preparation rituals and introduces Clottey's Afrogallonism􀂉, repurposing Ghanaian jerry cans to confront plastic waste and broaden the conversation on environmental conservation. This art piece serves not just as a reflection on Ghana's rich cultural heritage but also as a poignant commentary on the global impact of climate change on food security. The work stands as a call to action, urging viewers to contemplate the environmental implications of their choices, aiming to inspire activism towards sustainable living. Through this powerful fusion of art and environmental advocacy, 􀀴Shooting Hunger encapsulates the essence of tradition and the urgency of contemporary ecological challenges.

CREDITS

Type -Public Space Installation

Location􀀛- Kew Gardens, Richmond, 􀀶United Kingdom

Design - Farida Abu-Bakare

Client - Serge Attukwei Clottey

Status - Complete