Theresah Ankomah: The Artist Whose Work Engulfed Nubuke Foundation

Theresah Ankomah lives and works in Accra, Ghana. She explores issues of identity, culture, and environment through her artistic expressions in the form of performative installations, sculpture, weaving, photography, basketry painting and printmaking.

Ankomah's work transcends traditional art. Her artistic journey began at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where she refined her skills in painting and sculpture. Her art addresses contemporary issues, inviting viewers to reflect on their place in the world.

Ankomah's exploration of weaving truly sets her apart. Her work uniquely reflects her Ghanaian heritage, incorporating traditional techniques and cultural symbols into contemporary interpretations. Her pieces transcend mere decoration, they are stories intricately woven with each design conveying narrative.

Her work integrates found objects and recycled materials, breathing new life into discarded items and transforming them into art. This approach showcases Ankomah's commitment to environmental sustainability and her belief in art's transformative power.

Theresah Ankomah installed her work on the cantilevered facades of Nubuke Foundation. The facades were covered with tapestries of circular kenaf forms. Over the installation period, the colours of the dyed baskets faded. 

At the Anloga Onion market in Kumasi, Ankomah found that kenaf baskets are used in the transportation of onions. The onions, together with the kenaf baskets, are imported mainly from Niger.

The pattern, art of weaving these kenaf baskets together and just how these woven reeds connect to hold onions, in more that one way reflects the network brought about by the trading of onions