Henry Kwabena Ofori

"The spirit of art has been in me from infancy. I remember as children, we'd sleep under a patched ceiling. I could see all kinds of images in the patches, but when I'd draw my siblings' attention to them, they'd look at me with surprise. <br><br> "I was born on September 2, 1975 in the Eastern Region of Ghana. I grew up with my mother and five brothers and sisters. I studied mechanical engineering. With the knowledge I acquired in mechanical drawing, molding and bending of metals, I proceeded to carry out my long cherished dream of sculpture and art. <br><br> "My style of art work is relief art. My inspiration comes from the art of Egyptians in the olden days - their prowess in arts and construction was amazing! <br><br> "I first create a model of my choice and make a cement mold. My media are resin, filler and sometimes fiberglass. I then polish the relief sculpture and give it a metallic finish before presenting it on a framed velvet panel. My message is an invitation to understand the way and life of Africa." Henry Kwabena Ofori's first exhibitions were held in Ghana in 2004 and 2008.