Biography
“I want people to see my work as a reflection of my Akan culture and my struggles living in the West. I want my artwork to create a connection with people, to be a symbol for everyone to relate to. No matter what you are going through, or where you live, I want my art to help people think and reflect on their inner lives and how it relates to the wider world." Kojo Marfo
Kojo Marfo (born. 1980, Ghana) is a Ghanaian artist based in London. Marfo developed his interest in art and visual culture through traditional Akan artifacts, sculptures and carvings that he was exposed to as a child growing up in Ghana. These artifacts still remain a vital source of strength for Marfo. He references traditional Akan art to highlight social issues, such as inequalities, religion, politics, and spiritualism. After travelling to New York and London, Marfo has developed a unique style that encompasses his wide range of influences in an effort to express his experiences and comment on society.
 
Marfo’s work seeks to re-establish the immense richness that is lacking in mainstream representations of African people. He hopes to explore a self-referential perspective of the Black image by creating figurative abstractions that showcase the beauty woven into Africa’s social and geographical fabric.
Works
  • Kojo Marfo, Rhythms of the Soul, 2025
    Rhythms of the Soul, 2025
  • Kojo Marfo, Shadow of moonlight, 2025
    Shadow of moonlight, 2025
  • Kojo Marfo, Solstride, 2025
    Solstride, 2025
  • Kojo Marfo, Elegance In Unity, 2024
    Elegance In Unity, 2024
  • Kojo Marfo, Saddle and Sceptre, 2024
    Saddle and Sceptre, 2024
  • Kojo Marfo, Devotion #2, 2023
    Devotion #2, 2023
  • Kojo Marfo, Wisdom and Grace, 2020
    Wisdom and Grace, 2020
  • Kojo Marfo, Flower Girl, 2014
    Flower Girl, 2014
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