My name is Ezra Appiah
Born in 1998, Ghana. I do Mixed Media
Where did you grow up?
Kumasi (Ghana)
Why did you become an artist?
Being an artist allow one to be free to leave, experiment, explore new things …
How would you describe your own style?
traditional style with contemporary twist.
What expectations were placed on you when you were a child?
To improve, succeed at every stage of life
What profession could you be in if you were not an artist?
Footballer
Who is your favourite artist of all time and what is your favourite artwork of all time?
Bright Tetteh Ackwerh, Titus Kaphar, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Kehinde Wiley, Jeremiah Quarshie
Which person outside art do you admire? And for what?
Mom, she is very inspiring understands.
What advice would you give to your younger self? (16-18 years old)
believe in yourself,, respect what you do, consistency
What do you like about the culture you grew up in?
makes one believe in himself, and also help to embrace other culture
With which 3 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?
Myself, My Mom and Samuel Kotey Baah
If you had to live in a different African city, not in the country where you were born or raised, which city would you pick and why?
Nigeria, because they always embrace, support, love the little they have,a nd they are everywhere
What message would you want artists to hear right now?
They should inspire the next generation with what they have.
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