Artists

Naomi Boahemaa Sakyi Jnr.

Naomi Boahemaa Sakyi Jnr. (b. 1999, Kumasi, Ghana) is a Ghanaian artist and member of blaxTARLINES who lives and works in Kumasi, Ghana. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for genre painting, Sakyi draws inspiration from the vibrant energy of the open markets and farms in her locale. She skillfully merges them in her artwork, creating captivating compositions that highlight the essence of the quotidian within these places. She brings her vision to life through a unique blend of painting, photo transfers, and collages, infusing her works with a dynamic fusion of colour and texture. Sakyi’s creations often feature intricate market scenes and farming landscapes. Her work invites viewers to ponder the significance of these environments in shaping our daily experiences.

She has featured in various exhibitions, including her 2023 solo exhibition Transcending Boundaries – The Fusion of Art and Imagination at KNUST Old Great Hall, Kumasi and in group exhibitions such as Transition (2024) at Alliance Francaise, Kumasi, Constant Flux (2024) on KNUST campus, and 360 +: Facets, Rears and Musing Beyond Urban Cues (2024) at the Museum of Science and Technology, Accra.

Portrait, photo by Daniel Mensah Boafo

Exhibitions

  • Naomi Boahemaa Sakyi Jnr., Edward Prah, James Barnor, Jeffrey Otoo, Maame Adjoa Ohemeng , Samuel Baah Kortey, Isshaq Ismail, Ernestina Mansa Doku, Afrane Akwasi Bediako, Dennis Ankamah Addo (niiankama), Felicia Abban, Tegene Kunbi

    FRAGMENTS OF A WORLD AFTER ITS OWN IMAGE