We love the ones known for their absurd declarations and comical per for mances, the dictators who marry forty women and have twice as many children, who sit on golden thrones shaped like eagles, declare themselves minor gods, and are surrounded by rumors of incest, cannibalism, sorcery, and magic. (bookbrowse.com)
Mixed in with Sudre's notation are letters from the Hamptonese alphabet — a cryptic language devised by the self - taught black artist James Hampton, from Washington D.C, who spent more than a decade building an elaborate golden throne and altar from salvaged materials in response to religious visions. (frieze.com)
He also will offer a workshop focusing on African techniques that have influenced his work, including Adinkra symbols, Akan Golden Throne imagery and Ashanti Linguist staff finials. (ramapo.edu)