Fists Kicks Evils - Authentic Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster
Experience the cultural heritage of Ghana with this stunning, authentic hand-painted movie poster for the martial arts film "Fists Kicks Evils." Created by renowned artist Leonardo for ZAAP Video Club, this poster is a unique piece of African cinematic history.
Poster Details:
Film: Fists Kicks Evils
Genre: Martial Arts
Artist: Hand Painted in Ghana by Leonardo
Size: 61" x 43" (155 cm x 109 cm)
Condition: In average condition with some damages, repairs, and signs of wear due to usage. Please see photos for details.
This hand-painted movie poster for "Fists Kicks Evils" is an exemplary piece of Ghanaian cinematic art, reflecting the vibrant and dynamic style characteristic of these posters. The poster captures the intense energy and martial prowess depicted in the movie, with bold colors and powerful imagery. Painted on recycled flour sacks, the poster's rough texture and weathered edges add to its authenticity and historical value.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of African art, developed during the 1980s when video cassettes and mobile cinemas became popular across Ghana. These posters, created on recycled flour sacks, were essential for advertising films in local communities where cinemas were often makeshift setups, moving from place to place. Artists were given creative freedom to interpret the movies, often embellishing scenes or adding dramatic elements that were not in the films. This resulted in highly imaginative and one-of-a-kind artworks. As the mobile cinema business declined in the mid-1990s, the production of these hand-painted posters also dwindled, making them rare and collectible today. The survival of these posters, despite being exposed to the harsh elements and constant transport, speaks to their cultural and artistic significance as relics of a bygone era in Ghana's cinematic history.
