Foster Sakyiamah Ghana, b. 1983

Foster Sakyiamah is an emerging contemporary artist based in Accra, Ghana. Instantly recognizable for his vibrant color palettes and large number of curved linear patterns, Sakyiamah’s paintings are celebrated as a buoyant representation of the people and culture of Ghana.

The content in Sakyiamah’s paintings concerns his inner feelings and attitudes towards his community, his culture and everyday domestic aspects of his life in Ghana.

Notable for their contrasting, swirling patterns and vibrant colors, Sakyiamah’s paintings document and celebrate the everyday people of Ghana’s living condition, behavior and habits. Sakyiamah’s portraits feature psychological attitude or state of mind through the facial expressions of the figures, their fashion styles, and through their body language.