Elolo Bosoka blends painting, sculpture, and digital media, offering a unique interpretation of everyday life through visual compositions.
The Museum of Science and Technology (MST) in Accra shows until October 30th, 2024, What he saw sees when he went goes strolling, a solo exhibition by Elolo Bosoka. Curated by Bernard Akoi-Jackson (Ph.D), this show blends painting, sculpture, and digital media, offering a unique interpretation of everyday life through visual compositions.
This exhibition marks a homecoming for Bosoka, following his shows in Kumasi, Senegal, France, Germany, and Denmark. He returns to MST, where he has previously contributed as a key exhibition producer, including for the blaxTARLINES KUMASI trilogy (2015-2017). His work reflects an approach to creating site-specific exhibitions that merge daily experiences with artistic expression.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Installation View of “Elolo Bosoka: What he saw sees when he went goes strolling“ at Museum of Science and Technology (MST), Accra. September 12th – October 30th, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
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