Friday, August 24, 2012

Artists near Accra

I started the morning by visiting a couple artists near Nungua, a town outside Accra.

Francis Boateng is a Ghanaian sculptor who has worked on several monuments and commisions in Ghana, Europe, and other countries in Africa. Today I was able to tour his studio to see his mold and casting equipment and some remnants of past works. He has also traveled with me to all parts of Ghana, sharing his knowledge of art and ceramics.







The next pictures are from the studio of Samuel Lovi, a potter and sculptor who makes works for export. I'm sitting on a stack of pottery that encircles his home.