Larry Achiampong with his new artwork at Westminster
(Picture: Matt Writtle)“When it comes to the Union Jack, I’ve never really felt like it belongs to me,” British-Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong tells me. “I wanted to create essentially a beacon, whereby people who don’t feel connected with some of the symbols, flags, or certain iconic logos feel represented.”
This morning, Achiampong unveiled his striking new artwork at Westminster underground station. For this permanent commission, the artist has reimagined the London Underground roundel logo in African colours, creating a politically charged piece that speaks directly to Londoners.
