Artist: Samkobee
This striking painting by Sam Kobee presents an aerial view of a slum area in Accra, brought to life through a captivating interplay of lines and fragmented shapes. The abstract composition vividly captures the densely packed structures, with overlapping rooftops and winding alleyways that mirror the intricate and chaotic layout of the neighborhood. Kobee’s use of bold, geometric forms masterfully conveys the vibrant yet complex nature of the area, offering viewers a unique perspective on the dynamic energy and resilience found within these communities.
Artist: Kwabena Fordjuor
This painting presents a powerful and captivating portrayal of a Ghanaian mother, her long dreadlocks flowing with movement as she confidently strides through a busy urban scene. Fordjour skillfully captures her essence, exuding strength and pride in every aspect of her posture and expression. The dynamic energy of the setting contrasts beautifully with her calm resilience, highlighting the grace with which she navigates the chaos of city life. Through this vibrant depiction, Fordjour celebrates the enduring power, dignity, and spirit of womanhood, making the piece a compelling tribute to everyday heroes.
Artist: Victoria Adoe
Victoria Adoe is a distinguished contemporary Ghanaian artist, renowned for her exceptional mastery of painting. Holding a prestigious Master of Fine Arts degree from the esteemed Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Adoe’s work demonstrates an extraordinary command of her craft. Her evocative canvases effortlessly stir deep emotions, reflecting a profound understanding of artistic expression that has earned her widespread recognition in the art world.
Artist: Adjoa Faakye
Enter the captivating world of Adjoa Faakye, a contemporary charcoal artist born in 1999 in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana. Faakye's artistry transforms the monochrome medium of charcoal into a stunning display of depth and emotion, drawing viewers into her unique creative vision. With each stroke, she breathes life into her work, turning shades of black and grey into dynamic expressions that resonate with power and meaning. Her ability to evoke such rich storytelling through the simplicity of charcoal leaves audiences mesmerized, making Faakye a rising star in the world of contemporary art.
Artist: Darko
In this striking portrait, Darko masterfully captures the essence of a woman whose face exudes both strength and grace. The rich, earthy tones the artist employs infuse warmth into her skin, while the delicate interplay of light and shadow adds layers of depth and emotion to her expression. Her eyes, the focal point of the piece, are especially captivating, reflecting a profound sense of wisdom and quiet resilience. Through his brushstrokes, Darko creates a powerful visual narrative that speaks to the woman's inner strength and enduring spirit.
Artist: Darko
In this mesmerizing piece, Darko brings to life the soul-stirring moment of a young man fully immersed in playing the flute. The artist’s sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant colors ripple across the canvas, echoing the fluidity and rhythm of the music itself. The flute player’s face is etched with deep concentration, his fingers effortlessly gliding over the instrument as he breathes life into each note. The energy and movement within the painting make the music feel almost tangible, drawing the viewer into the captivating soundscape and capturing the very essence of artistic expression through music.
Artist: Gandor Collins
Collins Gandor (born 1993) is a rising star in the art world, hailing from Sogakofe in Ghana's Volta region and raised in Ivory Coast. His artistic journey began when he returned to Ghana in 2008 to pursue his passion for visual arts at Datus Senior High School in Tema. His dedication to the craft led him to Takoradi Technical University in 2014, where he earned his HND in Commercial Arts (Painting), and later to Kumasi, where he completed his BFA in Painting and Sculpture at the renowned Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). As a member of the blaxSTARLINES Artist Collective at KNUST, Gandor honed his skills and developed a unique voice in contemporary art. In 2022, he won the prestigious ABSA L'Atelier Ambassador Art Award, solidifying his place as a significant figure in the art world. Currently living and working in Tema, Ghana, Gandor continues to create captivating works that reflect his vibrant creativity and deep cultural roots.
Artist: Alex Mensah
This vibrant and dynamic painting is a joyful celebration of cultural expression and rhythmic movement. Alex Mensah skillfully captures the energy of a group engaged in traditional dance, their bodies swaying and twirling to an unseen rhythm that seems to pulse through the canvas. Each figure is alive with motion, bringing to life the beauty of communal celebration and the power of dance as a form of storytelling and cultural identity. The painting bursts with color and vitality, drawing the viewer into the heart of the scene, where tradition and movement come together in a captivating display of artistic expression.
Artist: Alex Mensah
In this enchanting and nostalgic work, Alex Mensah masterfully breathes life into the warmth and comfort of childhood memories. The painting features a young child lovingly clutching a well-worn teddy bear, rendered with soft, tender brushstrokes that beautifully convey innocence and vulnerability. Every detail radiates a sense of gentle affection, inviting viewers to be swept away by the sweet simplicity of youth. The piece evokes a flood of nostalgia, reminding us of the treasured moments and emotional bonds that shape our earliest experiences.
Artist: Alex Mensah
This painting is a compelling and vivid portrayal of hope and determination. Alex Mensah masterfully uses a blend of earthy tones and bold, sweeping brushstrokes to capture the essence of optimism and forward-looking ambition. The figure in the painting, gazing purposefully into the distance, symbolizes an unyielding resolve to overcome challenges and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. Every stroke exudes strength and possibility, drawing the viewer into a journey of perseverance. The artwork pulses with energy, serving as an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the relentless pursuit of a brighter future.
Artist: Jonathan Aggrey
This captivating watercolor painting masterfully captures the vibrant essence of James Town, one of Accra’s most storied and historic neighborhoods. With delicate brushstrokes, Aggrey breathes life into the bustling streets, weaving a rich tapestry of colors and textures that seem to pulse with energy. His skillful use of light and shadow draws viewers into the scene, inviting them to explore every corner of this lively, dynamic environment. The soft washes of color evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, suggesting the timelessness of the neighborhood, where history lingers in every building and street corner. Through this piece, Aggrey not only captures the visual beauty of James Town but also its soul, offering a glimpse into the heart of a community where tradition and modernity intertwine.
Artist: Jonathan Aggrey
In this piece, Aggrey delves deeply into the heart of James Town, capturing the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. Using the fluidity of watercolor, he achieves a delicate blending of colors that lends the scene a dreamlike, almost ethereal quality. This soft, flowing palette beautifully echoes the theme of memory, evoking a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously reflecting the ever-changing nature of the town. Through this piece, Aggrey invites viewers to explore the layered history of James Town, where the old and the new coexist in a vibrant, evolving landscape.
Artist: Andre Dangno
The final piece in this series takes a decidedly introspective turn, delving deep into the inner emotional landscape of the depicted figures. The abstract faces, now more ethereal and less defined, seem to fade into the background, almost dissolving into the canvas itself. This subtle blurring of forms symbolizes the breakdown of rigid identity constructs, as if the boundaries of self are melting away to reveal something more fluid and intangible. Through this dissolution, the painting suggests a journey toward self-discovery, where identity becomes less about fixed labels and more about the shifting emotional and psychological forces that shape who we are.
Artist: Andre Dangno
In this painting, Andre continues his exploration of identity, using a captivating array of fragmented and overlapping faces to evoke a sense of complexity and introspection. The abstract forms are carefully constructed, yet they blur into one another, suggesting the fluid and multifaceted nature of self. Unlike his previous works, which may have been more vibrant, this piece is rendered in a muted palette that conveys a deeper, more contemplative mood. Earthy tones and dark hues dominate the canvas, grounding the abstract elements in a rich, organic color scheme. This subdued color choice draws the viewer in, inviting them to linger on the intricate layers of the composition and reflect on the way identities can intersect, merge, and evolve over time. Through this nuanced approach, Andre not only challenges the viewer to question what makes up individual identity but also how our inner worlds are shaped by the subtle, overlapping influences of our experiences and connections.
Artist: Andre Dangno
This artwork is a striking and dynamic composition, where a chaotic explosion of colors and shapes collide to create a vivid visual experience. Abstract human faces, fragmented yet expressive, emerge from the swirling currents of bold brushstrokes and intricately layered textures. The faces appear to morph and blend into one another, their distorted features constantly shifting as if caught in a moment of transformation. This fluidity mirrors the complex and ever-changing nature of identity, suggesting that who we are is deeply intertwined with the ancestral ties that shape us. The interplay of colors—ranging from deep, rich tones to bright, electric hues—heightens the sense of movement and energy, reflecting the complexity of personal and cultural heritage. The piece invites viewers to contemplate the multifaceted connections between self, history, and the evolving nature of human experience.
Aayalolo 30 x 40 inch
About the Artist:Ashiteye Nii Amaarh Frank, known as Fashamani, is a distinguished artist based in Accra, Ghana. Influenced by his upbringing and vibrant surroundings, his art reflects the cultural richness and evolving dynamics of his environment. Raised by a single mother who nurtured his creative talent, Fashamani’s work is a tribute to resilience, heritage, and the spiritual and physical essence of the world around him.
Artistic Style:Fashamani’s art is a blend of personal and cultural symbolism. His work consistently features:
A tree, symbolizing growth and deep roots.
Ga and Akan tribal symbols honoring his heritage.
Shapes inspired by a woman’s body, as a tribute to his mother.
Patterns representing life’s cycles, illustrating the interconnectedness of experiences.
Through his use of vibrant colors and forms, Fashamani challenges societal norms and explores themes shaped by culture, politics, and technology.
Explore Fashamani’s collection to experience a unique blend of personal narrative and cultural insight, capturing the essence of his world and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Ghana and beyond.
Ole Wosei Sane 45 x 45 inch
About the Artist:Ashiteye Nii Amaarh Frank, known as Fashamani, is a distinguished artist based in Accra, Ghana. Influenced by his upbringing and vibrant surroundings, his art reflects the cultural richness and evolving dynamics of his environment. Raised by a single mother who nurtured his creative talent, Fashamani’s work is a tribute to resilience, heritage, and the spiritual and physical essence of the world around him.
Artistic Style:Fashamani’s art is a blend of personal and cultural symbolism. His work consistently features:
A tree, symbolizing growth and deep roots.
Ga and Akan tribal symbols honoring his heritage.
Shapes inspired by a woman’s body, as a tribute to his mother.
Patterns representing life’s cycles, illustrating the interconnectedness of experiences.
Through his use of vibrant colors and forms, Fashamani challenges societal norms and explores themes shaped by culture, politics, and technology.
Explore Fashamani’s collection to experience a unique blend of personal narrative and cultural insight, capturing the essence of his world and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Ghana and beyond.
Labadi 36 x 36inch
About the Artist:Ashiteye Nii Amaarh Frank, known as Fashamani, is a distinguished artist based in Accra, Ghana. Influenced by his upbringing and vibrant surroundings, his art reflects the cultural richness and evolving dynamics of his environment. Raised by a single mother who nurtured his creative talent, Fashamani’s work is a tribute to resilience, heritage, and the spiritual and physical essence of the world around him.
Artistic Style:Fashamani’s art is a blend of personal and cultural symbolism. His work consistently features:
A tree, symbolizing growth and deep roots.
Ga and Akan tribal symbols honoring his heritage.
Shapes inspired by a woman’s body, as a tribute to his mother.
Patterns representing life’s cycles, illustrating the interconnectedness of experiences.
Through his use of vibrant colors and forms, Fashamani challenges societal norms and explores themes shaped by culture, politics, and technology.
Explore Fashamani’s collection to experience a unique blend of personal narrative and cultural insight, capturing the essence of his world and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Ghana and beyond.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. To detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. To detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, in relation to the abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent
About Artist: Victoria Adoe
Victoria Adoe is an African artist who comes from the central region of Ghana. She paints abstract paintings, women and landscapes in particular. Victoria did her first degree in 1996, where she initially wanted to pursue a career as a nurse; from there she travelled to South Africa and taught art. After 3 years, she returned to Ghana and pursued further education in art and obtained a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Kumasi.
She used the detail-orientated qualities of being a nurse and translated that well in her paintings. Taking the time to make the painting and focus on the details so that every stroke on the painting should correspond with each other. For Victoria, painting is the fuel to her soul and feels unease when she does take a break. When she was starting out, she found that her family and friends had found it difficult to accept that she had chosen to pursue art due to society's view of Ghanaian women’s place. She sees that now gradually society is becoming more accepting of the fact that women are choosing to be painters and finding success in it.
She has had many art exhibitions and won the prestigious Women Artists Institutes (WAI) International Women’s Day competition.
About Artist: Sam Kobee
A self-taught artist talented in abstract coastal paintings was raised near the coastline, Adabraka in Accra. He was inspired by his family and specifically his elder brother to pursue Art as a career. Although he had only studied various science subjects in education, during his studies, he was wildly commended for his steady hands and good handwriting. The Art department in his school had selected several wells praised pieces of his for an art exhibition. Glen Turner, a talented artist in his own right, had noticed Kobee marketing his designs on his shirt and connected deeply with him as an artist to artist.
In this viewing room, we have a display of Kobee’s pieces, the dramatic portrayals of colour that turn the viewer’s eye to the studied details of the painting providing a mystical escape from reality.
About Artist: Maxwell Boadi
Maxwell Boadi is a Ghanaian artist, born, raised and currently based in Accra, Ghana. He studied at the Ghanatta College of Arts and Design, graduating with a diploma in Fine Arts. He is extensively inspired by the people and environment he lives in. Boadi encompasses a wide variety of themes – portraits inspired by friends, family and neighbours, artworks exploring his Christian faith and canvases detailing the urban evolution of the Accra landscape. He is bold, adventurous and has an artistic maturity that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His palette is energetic bringing a sense of urgency to his themes. He uses the palette knife to achieve his artistic vision, the bold rhythmic strokes and monotonous colours are the foundations of his work. It’s simple yet, soulfully striking. Maxwell Boadi created the Black series, strong art pieces that portray powerful poetry unique to each individual viewer.
About Artist: Maxwell Boadi
Maxwell Boadi is a Ghanaian artist, born, raised and currently based in Accra, Ghana. He studied at the Ghanatta College of Arts and Design, graduating with a diploma in Fine Arts. He is extensively inspired by the people and environment he lives in. Boadi encompasses a wide variety of themes – portraits inspired by friends, family and neighbours, artworks exploring his Christian faith and canvases detailing the urban evolution of the Accra landscape. He is bold, adventurous and has an artistic maturity that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His palette is energetic bringing a sense of urgency to his themes. He uses the palette knife to achieve his artistic vision, the bold rhythmic strokes and monotonous colours are the foundations of his work. It’s simple yet, soulfully striking. Maxwell Boadi created the Black series, strong art pieces that portray powerful poetry unique to each individual viewer.
About Artist: NII TEIKO ARYEETEY
As a prolific and of the finest Ghanaian artist. Nii Teiko is exerting considerable influence on the contemporary art scene on the African continent, having received applause for his unique and identifiable painting style”lineism”. With this style, he employs the prominent use of the edge of the pallet knife to apply Acrylic or oil paint to create realism or semi-abstract images with either horizontal or vertical lines on the face of the canvas, with modern painting techniques in mind. His painting is a striking combination of colours.
With a strong emphasis on lineism, Nii Teiko has created over two decades of visionary painting which he intends to translate into his own unique art history. His painting is inspired by natural, cultural, political, urban life, historical and socioeconomic concerns.
His love for art commenced at the tender age of six when he mostly engaged himself with drawing, painting, clay moulding, sewing etc. This unquenchable interest in art motivated him to offer Visual Art as a course in High School. (St. John’s Grammar High School) in Achimota, Accra. During his days at St. John’s, he participated in several intercollege art competitions which earned him various awards. He also mounted an exhibition during the school’s 50th-anniversary celebration.
Before obtaining a Diploma in Art and rising to recognition, Nii Teiko established a studio in his bedroom in the year 1997 which was nicknamed “the bedroom studio”. From here, he launched his commercial painting career. His paintings are extremely compelling and interactive to their viewers.
About Artist: Sam Kobee
A self-taught artist talented in abstract coastal paintings was raised near the coastline, Adabraka in Accra. He was inspired by his family and specifically his elder brother to pursue Art as a career. Although he had only studied various science subjects in education, during his studies, he was wildly commended for his steady hands and good handwriting. The Art department in his school had selected several wells praised pieces of his for an art exhibition. Glen Turner, a talented artist in his own right, had noticed Kobee marketing his designs on his shirt and connected deeply with him as an artist to artist.
In this viewing room, we have a display of Kobee’s pieces, the dramatic portrayals of colour that turn the viewer’s eye to the studied details of the painting providing a mystical escape from reality.
About Artist: Betty Acquah
Betty Acquah was born in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. She attended Wesley Girls’ High School and Holy Child School both in Cape Coast. She proceeded to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi for her B.A. (Hons) Art course where she obtained a First Class Degree. She later completed an M.F.A (Painting) Programme at the same University after a professional Art course at the Tokyo School of Art (T.S.A) in Tokyo, Japan.
She worked at the Art Gallery of the Centre for National Culture, Greater Accra Region, Accra from 1989 to 1993. She later worked at the Berj Art Gallery also in Accra from 2002 to 2005.
Betty is a full member of the Ghana Association of Visual Artists (GAVA) which is one of the agencies under the Ministry of Culture. Betty has exhibited her paintings in Ghana, Nigeria, the UK, India, Germany, Spain, Japan and the USA.
About Artist: Victoria Adoe
Victoria Adoe is an African artist who comes from the central region of Ghana. She paints abstract paintings, women and landscapes in particular. Victoria did her first degree in 1996, where she initially wanted to pursue a career as a nurse; from there she travelled to South Africa and taught art. After 3 years, she returned to Ghana and pursued further education in art and obtained a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Kumasi.
She used the detail-orientated qualities of being a nurse and translated that well in her paintings. Taking the time to make the painting and focus on the details so that every stroke on the painting should correspond with each other. For Victoria, painting is the fuel to her soul and feels unease when she does take a break. When she was starting out, she found that her family and friends had found it difficult to accept that she had chosen to pursue art due to society's view of Ghanaian women’s place. She sees that now gradually society is becoming more accepting of the fact that women are choosing to be painters and finding success in it.
She has had many art exhibitions and won the prestigious Women Artists Institutes (WAI) International Women’s Day competition.
About Artist: Victoria Adoe
Victoria Adoe is an African artist who comes from the central region of Ghana. She paints abstract paintings, women and landscapes in particular. Victoria did her first degree in 1996, where she initially wanted to pursue a career as a nurse; from there she travelled to South Africa and taught art. After 3 years, she returned to Ghana and pursued further education in art and obtained a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Kumasi.
She used the detail-orientated qualities of being a nurse and translated that well in her paintings. Taking the time to make the painting and focus on the details so that every stroke on the painting should correspond with each other. For Victoria, painting is the fuel to her soul and feels unease when she does take a break. When she was starting out, she found that her family and friends had found it difficult to accept that she had chosen to pursue art due to society's view of Ghanaian women’s place. She sees that now gradually society is becoming more accepting of the fact that women are choosing to be painters and finding success in it.
She has had many art exhibitions and won the prestigious Women Artists Institutes (WAI) International Women’s Day competition.
About Artist: Victoria Adoe
Victoria Adoe is an African artist who comes from the central region of Ghana. She paints abstract paintings, women and landscapes in particular. Victoria did her first degree in 1996, where she initially wanted to pursue a career as a nurse; from there she travelled to South Africa and taught art. After 3 years, she returned to Ghana and pursued further education in art and obtained a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Kumasi.
She used the detail-orientated qualities of being a nurse and translated that well in her paintings. Taking the time to make the painting and focus on the details so that every stroke on the painting should correspond with each other. For Victoria, painting is the fuel to her soul and feels unease when she does take a break. When she was starting out, she found that her family and friends had found it difficult to accept that she had chosen to pursue art due to society's view of Ghanaian women’s place. She sees that now gradually society is becoming more accepting of the fact that women are choosing to be painters and finding success in it.
She has had many art exhibitions and won the prestigious Women Artists Institutes (WAI) International Women’s Day competition.
About Artist: Sallah Barnabe
To know the beauties of the scenes of everyday life is one thing, but to transpose this wealth onto canvas is another. Sallah Barnabé transports us into the extraordinary universe of Africa’s daily life. A daily newspaper made of dance walks, feasts and colours. Sallah Barnabé chose to paint joy; Touareg women in hats or simply characters in conversation on canvasses made of straw, raffia, salvage material, clay, etc. applied through a master’s hands.
The impact of colours seems to dominate. In fact, he says it himself; it represents his major preoccupation, always, about abstract figures, without colour, form or gesture. For Barnabé, “You have to be a ‘man’ before you can be an artist! True eloquence laughs at eloquence, In other words, art laughs at art.”
This young painter, born in 1971 in Lomé, Togo and strongly influenced by his father, a renowned painter in his own right and perhaps under the weight of his experience, very early defined himself. In an effort to detach himself, saw a profound inner transformation, turned him into an abstract painter, lovers of art still win in the diversity of his work. The unique and personal way he treats the material cannot leave you indifferent.
