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Mawuli Quartey

"I was born on December 23, 1979 to Vincentia Aku Dunyo and Samuel H. V. Quartey in the Volta tegion of Ghana. My father is an artist too - he always kept a watchful eye over me so it's no small wonder I developed a flair for a painting. Every day, after school, I would run to my father's studio to sketch and paint. The saying 'catch them while young' certainly applies to me! My father's guidance and encouragement helped me define my love and interest for the arts.

"I went to Kinbu Secondary School in Accra, to pursue the Visual Arts Program. To develop my skills further, I went to the Ultimate School of Art to pursue a diploma in Graphics, Painting and Textiles.

"I work alongside my cousin Benjamin Agbenyega, a renowned young artist who has successfully mounted exhibitions in Europe, America and Ghana. I am preparing my first individual exhibition, planned for the end of 2003 at the Novotel Hotel in Accra. I'm also in the process of showcasing my paintings in a collective exhibition with Ben Agbe, Seth Clothey and Kofi Nudo. We are regarded as part of Ghana's new generation of talented artists."