Eba Ussher

A contemporary traditional artist who formerly had my education in Ghana. I went to Chemu Senior high school in Tema, where I offered visual art. I further my education in the accounting sector but realized accounting wasn't my area of profession. I upgraded my art in a private art school.

Primarily my work involves the use of water-based acrylic paints on cotton fabric and canvas. 
My paintings  are heavily inspired by the intricate patterns, design and cultural depth of Adinkra symbols, these symbols with their ancient origin and communicative power resonate deeply with my work, fueling my creative process.

My creative process involves utilizing carved wooden blocks or foam designs as stamps, a technique that allows to incorporate ancient symbols, intricate designs, geometric lines, patterns and shapes into my paintings.

Artist statement
My compositions of art often feature textured or plainly colored background, with basic elements of design such as geometric lines, shapes, and abstract forms. These are further accentuated with hand-felt crafts like cowries, feathers, metals and small wood pieces, with a predominant use of black outlines, that add a contrast and unique quality to my paintings.

My art lies a celebration o...

2004 - 2005 Excellence Professional College in Art - Tema
2001 - 2003 Institute Of Professional Studies - I P.S (Accounting) - Accra
1997 - 1999 Chemu Senior High School (Visual Art) - Accra

SOMTIN ART 2025 - Group exhibition, Center for National Culture Ghana

COLOR CURE 2024 - Group Exhibition, Art Africa Gallery Accra

FUTURE STARS 2024 - Group Exhibition, Holy Art Gallery, London

HOME COMING 2023 - Group Exhibition, Museum of Science and Technology, Accra

COLOR CURE 2023 - Group Exhibition, Art Africa Gallery Accra

ONCE UPON A TIME 2023 - Group Exhibition, Ghana Association of Visual Artist - Accra City Hotel

THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST 2023 - Group exhibition, Accra City Hotel

COLOR CURE 2022 - Group Exhibition, Art Africa Gallery Accra

ZOKAGANI 2021 - Group exhibition, Center for National Culture Ghana

TWENTY FIVE AT FIFTY 2019 - Group exhibition, The Looms Art Gallery