“To be honest, I am inspired by existence. It sounds broad and vague but I am truly inspired by people, philosophy, poetry, colors and the mere works of other artists [in other media] such as paintings and sculptures,” he explains. He also focuses on brotherhood and friendship, with many images of young and older boys playing and exploring together. DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE While much of his current work focuses on his hometown, he’s been featured on billboards around Ghana. His dream is to become globally recognized and take his photography out to the entire world. When he’s not taking photos, he enjoys reading, especially about art and philosophy. He’s earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from one of Ghana’s premier colleges, the University of Ghana. Eventually, he would like to learn and experiment with other art forms such as painting and sculpture. Asked about his favorite color, Acheampong had a definite answer. “Blue, it’s the sky and sea, two motifs repetitive in my works. It’s personally a peaceful color too.”
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