{"id":2662,"date":"2026-04-28T14:47:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartscenter.net\/?p=2662"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:39:13","slug":"vincent-frimpong-the-frimpong-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartscenter.net\/vincent-frimpong-the-frimpong-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Vincent Frimpong – The Frimpong Case"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Frimpong Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vincent Frimpong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Arts Center Main Gallery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 21 – July 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Reception and Panel Discussion: May 21, 5:30 – 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Gallery Clothing Swap<\/a> – Saturday, June 27, 12 – 5 PM. Drop off dates: June 23 – 26, 12 – 5 PM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the Exhibition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vincent Frimpong uses mixed media installation to confront social and environmental issues caused by the massive amounts of textile waste produced by the western world. Specifically the work in The Frimpong Case,<\/em> “A Common Hope for Tomorrow”, <\/em>was created using shoes that would otherwise end up in West African landfills. The project employed friends and family living in Ghana, and showcases the human hand as a tool to explore what it means to be an African.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe western world brings all unwanted trash to places like Africa, as both a way to make profit and get rid of the responsibility of alleviating permanent waste\u201d, Frimpong explained. \u201cAs a boy I had learned how to reuse what was in my environment to survive, as did my family and neighbors, so I took it upon myself to use my practice as a way to help better the lives and environment of people in my town of Kumasi while giving the objects back to the western world after turning them into art”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel Discussion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Frimpong Case<\/em> opens with an expert panel discussing the social and environmental strains caused by textile chains, both on a local and global scale. The talk starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to experience the exhibition by Vincent Frimpong. Food and drinks will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n