Annan Affotey: Ghanaian muralist lands major deal with Tommy Hilfiger for a new mural project
- The Ghanaian portraiture painter joins Tommy Hilfiger for its new TommyXRomeo collection mural project
- The TommyXRomeo collection clashes Manhattan prep with Brooklyn street
- Annan Affotey is a UK-based artist and founder of AnnanArts
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Ghanaian figurative and portraiture painter, Annan Affotey, has landed a deal with American fashion brand, Tommy Hilfiger, for the company's new TommyXRomeo collection mural project.
The UK-based Ghanaian painter's love for cultural diversity is easily recognised in his portraits, which earned him the attention of the international powerhouse fashion brand.
Shaped by his experiences living in Ghana, Europe, and the United States, Affortey uses his signature style of bold colours, thick paint, and red eyes to portray emotion and identity, said a message issued on the company's website.
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''An affinity for bold and bright colours can immediately be seen in Annan's murals. Vivid blue is paired with the vibrant colours of the TommyXRomeo pieces,'' the message added.
Aim of artist's work
The founder of AnnanArts' work aims to inspire confidence, seen through his signature textured strokes, vibrant dark skin, and red eyes.
While the murals fuse art and culture, the TommyXRomeo collection clashes Manhattan prep with Brooklyn street.
Celebrating the achievement
Annan Affotey has uploaded stunning frames along with a message on Instagram to announce and celebrate the achievement.
Ghanaian artist lands major deal with Dior
In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that, Ghanaian artist, Amoako Boafo, has landed a mouth-watering deal with French luxury goods company, Dior, to develop one of the most talked-about collections.
The young Ghanaian native is working with the creative director of Dior, Kim Jones, to create designs for the Spring-Summer menswear season.
Boafo joins the list of A-list artists that Jones has worked with, including Raymond Pettibon, KAWS, Hajime Sorayama, and Daniel Arsham.
Ghanaians excel in A-level exams
In a separate story, students of Ghanaian descent in the United Kingdom (UK) have gained admission to Cambridge and Warwick Universities after achieving A*A*A* in their A-level examinations.
The students identified as Nana and Kwame excelled in the exams, obtaining A*A*A* at Brampton Manor Academy, and have gained admission to reputable universities in the UK.
Nana is heading off to Cambridge University (Trinity College) to study Philosophy, while Kwame will be studying Economics at Warwick University.
Source: YEN.com.gh
