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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Location | Accra , Ghana |
| Links | Wishlist |
| Introduction | Jonathan K. Aggrey is the youngest of eight siblings. When he was about five years old, he knew that he wanted to be an artist. His family and friends did not discourage his early efforts but rather supported him. He studied and worked as a part-time roadside artist from 1995 to 2003. After completing secondary school, he moved to Accra to stay with his uncle, Mr. R. Acquaah-Harrision who mentored him, and later studied under a professional painter, Mr. E. Yaw Mensah of Freehand Studio. He holds a Bachelors degree in Art Education (Bachelor of Arts) from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Jonathan has had the privilege of exhibiting in group and solo exhibitions in several countries including Ghana, Turkey, Romania, China, Thailand, Colombia, Nigeria, Italy, France, Norway, Korea, and Russia. He has also appeared in several major international catalogues and publications around the world. His collectors include Qingdao Art Museum, China and numerous art collectors around the world. He won a ‘Young Icon’ award in the Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah African Genius Awards, 2014. He also won ‘Golden Brush’ award in Gaziantep, Turkey 2017 and other awards. |