Kelvin Ansong

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€4.830,00

"Kelvin believes in the visual depiction of emotions as another way to grasp the complexity of human nature hence the creation of kescorism which is his main art style."

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Kelvin Ansong

Kelvin Ansong is a rising contemporary artist from Ghana whose work challenges perception and explores the emotional complexity of human experience. Known for his bold use of abstract forms, flowing curves, and symbolic shapes, Kelvin has developed a signature style he calls Kescorism — a visual philosophy that seeks to translate emotion into form.

Working across landscapes, wildlife, and portraiture, Kelvin’s art addresses social issues, identity, and inner transformation, offering viewers a new lens to understand themselves and the world around them. His pieces are characterised by expressive movement and a unique rhythm, positioning him among the most promising voices in contemporary African art.

His work has been exhibited in several high-profile group exhibitions in Accra, including at the British Council, Alliance Française (Spoken Exhibition), CFAO’s The Journey, Defia Art Gallery, and the Colombian Embassy in Ghana, where he was honoured by the Colombian Ambassador. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the Noldor Artist Residency, a significant platform for emerging talent in West Africa.

Through Kescorism, Kelvin Ansong continues to shape a visual language that is deeply personal yet universally resonant, positioning him as an artist to watch on the international stage.

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