Joshua Donkor

I describe my practice as visual story telling. Within my work I aim to capture individuals personal stories and experiences as openly and honestly as possible. My work revolves around race, identity, ancestry and transcultural experiences, particularly focusing on the African diaspora across the Western World. Within this context my work aims to explore both the struggles and advantages of African Ancestry while also seeking to break away from oversimplified and prejudicial stereotypes that exist around “black identity”.
By telling peoples stories I hope that my work can emphasise the complexities that exist within “black identity” while also exposing a wider audience to a range of different experiences, perspectives and cultures.
I am predominantly a portrait painter but I also incorporate elements of photography and audio within my work.

Cardiff metropolitan School of Art and Design 2016-2020
Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia 2018

“Awakening” at Noho Studios gallery, London September 2021

Figurative Art Now, the Federation of British Painters 2021

The Next Big Thing Exhibition, The Old Design Museum 2021

TUC Roots and Culture Virtual Exhibition 2021

Mayor of Bath Exhibition 2020

Escapism Exhibition at ArcadeCampfa, Cardiff, 2020