ART BEAUTIES

My name is Winfred Amoah

Born in 1996, Accra / Ghana, visual artist

Why did you become an artist?

I want to become an artist because I believe my work is medium that can carry information to educate the world about issues in and around my communities.

How would you describe your own style?

I am mixed medium artist. I believe my style is unique way creating art. Very element of medium I choose to use has a effect on the community.

Which 5 things would you take with you to a desert island?

1.Myself 2. Sixes 3. Brushes 4. Textiles 5. Acrylics

With which 4 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?

Ibrahim Mahama, El Anatsui, Serge Attukwei, April Bey

In your opinion, which trends are currently dominating the art world?

Think African contemporary art is making head way.

Who or what has inspired you most in the last 12 months?

I think Ibrahim Mahama inspired me with his new and old collection for instance the 'parliament of gost' really got me

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

I admire my mom(betrice Amoah ) a lot. I think she last soo much leadership skills. And she is successful.

What would you regret at the end of your life not having done?

Preaching to the world the power of women in a contemporary Africa.

What do you currently discuss most with your artist colleagues?

Art. Art and art.

What should your obituary say?

He empowered women not to be great but to inspired others as well through his artistic mediums

What is the best work of art ever?

A portrait of a friend which is one of my best art ever made

Who is the best artist ever?

I don't compare artist to other artists because I believe very artist have their own style in creating their own medium.

My message to the world

Stay creative at all time.

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