Yaw Tony - OWUO ATWEDEE - LADDER OF DEATH
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Silkscreen
40 × 40 × 1 in
101.6 × 101.6 × 2.5 cm
Editions 1-3 of 3
DESIGN HISTORY
Owuo Atwedee means “ladder of death.” This symbol gets its name from the proverb, “Owuo atwedee baakofoo mforo,” meaning, “Death’s ladder is not climbed by just one person.” It is a symbol of the mortality, certainty and universality of death.
Owuo Atwedee gets its name from the Akan proverb, “Owuo atwedeɛ baakofoɔ mforo” which literally means “Death’s ladder: not one person climbs it.” Alternatively,: death’s ladder is not climbed by just one person. The proverb expresses the belief that death is universal to all men: everybody will die. The implications of this belief could be varied though. For example, to warn a particularly proud or cruel person of his mortality this proverb may be used. It may also be used to console bereaved persons that death is not such an extraordinary event but one that lies ahead for all.
It reminds the people of the transitory nature of existence on this Earth. Therefore the logo emphasizes the importance of living a great life to remain a meaningful soul after this life.
… Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, …
Hebrews 9:27