About the cover

Koney-Kwaku Nii koney

Koney-Kwaku Nii koney Department of Anatomy, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

Abstract

"Perception"
The painting invites viewers to reflect on the subjectivity of perception and the potential for unity and understanding despite apparent differences.
Artist's perspective
This painting shows a calm moment in a coastal community. The women in motion, one with a tray on her head and another fading into the background, reflect strength, work, and transition. Their unhurried movements suggest the end of a day’s hawking or the quiet walk home.
Soft blues and warm browns set a peaceful but grounded mood. The blues hint at the sea and calm, while the browns and oranges suggest sun, dust, and daily life. Together, they show both tiredness and endurance, the close of day and the will to keep going.
The figures are painted in a loose, semi-abstract style. Their shapes blend into one another, showing connection and shared experience.
In the background, the huts and coconut trees place the scene in a coastal Ghanaian village, yet the feeling is universal.