Reginald Kofi Boateng is a visual artist born in Accra,Ghana-West Africa. He uses the lens of an iPhone to capture and edit beautiful stories to make colorful digital art. His work reflects on creating an imaginary world using vibrant colors and setting contrast with the melanin skin of his subjects.
He takes inspiration from a traditional Ghanaian fabric called “Kente” (a brightly colored textile made with handwoven strips of threads) which reflects in his colorful art making process. His work also portrays stories of people and places around him and also creates a window for the outside world to view into the diversity of Ghanaian and African culture as a whole.
His works has been featured on Prazzle Magazine and exhibited at Calabar Gallery NYC ,The Cowrie Culture, British Council Ghana, and Nubuke Foundation.
Exhibition
Immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural exploration through the distinct lenses of renowned photographers Reginald Boateng and Joseph Abbey-Mensah. This captivating exhibition, held at Osengwa Stays (Bai’s House and Bamboo House), showcases Boateng’s dynamic iPhone stills, echoing the rich patterns of Ghana’s iconic “Kente” fabric, and Abbey-Mensah’s intimate portrayals of Accra’s community traditions.
Exhibition
Immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural exploration through the distinct lenses of renowned photographers Reginald Boateng and Joseph Abbey-Mensah. This captivating exhibition, held at Osengwa Stays (Bai’s House and Bamboo House), showcases Boateng’s dynamic iPhone stills, echoing the rich patterns of Ghana’s iconic “Kente” fabric, and Abbey-Mensah’s intimate portrayals of Accra’s community traditions.