Kofi Setordji Voer een
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een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Kofi Setordji
Kofi Setordji: A Voice of Remembrance and Resilience Kofi Setordji (born 1957) stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary Ghanaian art, recognized globally for his multifaceted artistic practice encompassing sculpture, installation art, textile design, and painting. Rooted in Accra, Ghana, Setordji’s journey began with a grounding in commercial artistry—apprenticeships under Ghanatta Yaw Boakye and Saka Acquaye instilled foundational s
kills and exposed him to the vibrant traditions of Ghanaian visual culture. This formative period profoundly shaped his artistic vision, prioritizing observation and engagement with social realities as core tenets of his creative process. Education & Early Career: Setordji pursued formal training at Methodist Secondary School in Accra before embarking on a path toward commercial art, honing his craft through apprenticeships that nu…
