My work explores human connection and emotion through painting and drawing. My work is an evolution of traditional portraiture; however instead of depicting specific people, I think of my figures as archetypes.

As a British-Ghanaian artist, I have lived a somewhat nomadic life. For me, painting is deeply connected to community and through my work I explore what it means to feel “in-between” cultures or places, holding different identities and ways of seeing the world at the same time. My art becomes a way of bringing together pieces of my journey, where history and modern life exist side by side.

I am inspired by the sampling techniques of the hip-hop music that I grew up listening to. I use a similar approach by reworking existing images to create something of my own. I often begin with digital collages that combine old family archives, online imagery, memories, and drawings from observation. This is where I experiment before moving on to more material-based work that is often made using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and spray paint.

My work centers my community while also engaging with broader ideas of belonging, how it is formed and how it can come apart. I’m interested in quiet, emotional moments, such as friendship, family relationships, and the fine line between feeling connected and alone. By blending different influences, I hope to create images of moments that never existed, yet still feel true.