Sackitey Tesa Mate-Kodjo

Sackitey Tesa Mate-Kodjo is a self-taught Ghanaian artist based in Accra. He focuses on conceptual photography and uses this medium to reinterpret his surroundings and communicate his ideas and emotions. Everyday life, universal experiences, and the symbolism of different cultures inspire his visual storytelling practice. Through styling and prop-making, he combines different elements to create new perspectives.

Growing up in a creative household, the artist and his siblings helped their mother make costumes and stage props. Fashion and craftsmanship played an important role in his life early on. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration, Sackitey felt a need to document his thoughts and processes. This was when he started experimenting with photography. In his conceptual work, he has taken on many roles and remains open to working in and shifting between various creative fields.

 

fot. Sackitey Tesa Mate-Kodjo

 

Carrying Faith

Carrying Faith is quite a literal representation of staying hopeful and trusting in one’s own (creative) process. After taking a break from photography, Sackitey embarked on this project to reflect on what he had been experiencing and to find a solution on how to move forward. The model, wearing a bright red shirt, is juxtaposed against a calming blue background – this creates a visual and emotional contrast. The image represents a state of suffering in which one can nevertheless find peace and serenity.

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