Aplerh-Doku Borlabi (b. 1987) is a Ghanaian artist based out of Accra, known for his figurative oil paintings and use of coconut sheath to create his subjects’ varying Black complexions. During the gallery’s inaugural artist-in-residency, Doku crafted eight new pieces that blend the subjects captured in Ghana with the distinct “characters” he encountered during his time in San Francisco.
The works created during the residency will be on view in the solo exhibition, BOLD, at Jonathan Carver Moore March 23 - June 15, 2024.