His use of patterns is highly personal and expressive at the same time that it reflects typically African qualities of bold contrasts, simultaneous rhythms, off beat phrasing, etc. For example the portrait of Yemay seems to be bubbling and percolating, with the area of her image floating against the blue background, perfect for a siren. The frame is broken up into many small units of different colors which suggests beadwork, perfect for her love of ornament. In contrast, the portrait of Chang is boldly centered with intersecting lines crossing at right angles everywhere and in red, effectively conveying his violent, powerful nature. To view a selection of portraits by Alberto del Pozo click on the title that appears beneath each icon.
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