Artists Using Wood and Fiber

Artist Adu Doku Twum crafts sculptures from discarded wood and tree bark, embracing the natural imperfections shaped by insects, weather, and Styrofoam. His art pays homage to Ghanaian Ananse folktales, blending tradition with innovative materials.

Artist Adu Doku Twum pays tribute to Ghanaian Ananse folktales through his sculpture 'Akuaba II'. This work incorporates traditional fertility dolls, highlighting their spiritual significance in Ghanaian culture.

Gideon Appah, inspired by his family home, paints surreal figures and landscapes with rich colors. Nostalgic blues, bold crimsons, deep greens, and charcoal create a journey into the artwork, guided by branches and leaves.

Gideon Appah's vibrant landscapes are built with thick layers of acrylic paint. His trees, with their ghostly reflections, represent organic transformation, family memories, and identity.

Theresah Ankomah explores the complexities of craft through her performances and artworks. She's renowned for her basket weaving techniques, utilizing natural fibers. Her works delve into themes of identity, geopolitics, gender, and capitalism.

Artist Theresah Ankomah's 'A Walk-through Intimacy' utilizes repurposed kenaf baskets to create a visually stunning, immersive installation on the Nubuke Foundation's façade. The work is meant to be a dynamic experience, constantly evolving with the environment.

The audience walks through repurposed woven kenaf baskets called chali. A jungle of hanging baskets, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.

Adu Doku Twum, Gideon Appah, and Theresah Ankomah find inspiration in Ghana's diverse natural world. Their work celebrates the beauty and sustainability of using wood and fiber to express complex themes and traditional stories.