ART BEAUTIES

My name is Kingsley Dzade

Born in 1989, Ghana. I do Painting, Drawing

Where did you grow up?

Mafi-Adidome

Why did you become an artist?

I have the talent and my elder brother inspired me

How would you describe your own style?

Realism

What expectations were placed on you when you were a child?

None

What profession could you be in if you were not an artist?

I can’t imagine

Who is your favourite artist of all time and what is your favourite artwork of all time?

Rembrandt ‘The Jewish bride’

Which person outside art do you admire? And for what?

My mum, her resilience

What advice would you give to your younger self? (16-18 years old)

Practice more

What do you like about the culture you grew up in?

Unity

With which 3 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?

Rembrandt, 2pac, Messi

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?

Cairo, to learn more about the ancient Egyptian art and culture

What message would you want artists to hear right now?

To take their more serious