My name is Kofi Amoateng
Born in 1991, Ghana. I do Painting
Where did you grow up?
Jamestown
Why did you become an artist?
I grew up around art community which is art centre where my daddy sells artworks and developed a strong passion for art.
How would you describe your own style?
Thick strokes with charcoal sticks or pastels
What expectations were placed on you when you were a child?
I can’t really tell but just to become socially accepted
What profession could you be in if you were not an artist?
Teacher or footballer
Who is your favourite artist of all time and what is your favourite artwork of all time?
I haven’t thought of it but I think I will go for those who inspired me, which is Hilton Boye Korle and Amoako Boafo
Which person outside art do you admire? And for what?
Ronaldo, because he has exhibited that passion, discipline and constant practice can make you one of the best.
What advice would you give to your younger self? (16-18 years old)
Love more , live life and worry less.
What do you like about the culture you grew up in?
The tolerance and togetherness during the festive season
With which 3 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?
Virgil Abloh, Amoako Boafo and Pharrell williams
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?
Cape Town ,
What message would you want artists to hear right now?
They should let love and passion lead
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