Emoji 15 Print

SIMON ADU POKU OSEI (SAPO) Simon Adu-Poku Osei is a self-taught Ghanaian artist whose work is a profound reflection of the times and situations in which he finds himself. Simon’s art is deeply rooted in the realities of the human experience. In a world where survival is a daily struggle and desperation looms large, his work serves as both a mirror and a call to action, urging viewers to confront the complexities of their environment. Through his art, he invites us to pause, reflect, and engage with the world around us. The Masks We Wear, Losing ourselves and the White Cow Masks remind us that not all that glitters is gold. Polished exteriors and convincing faces can conceal darkness, and our inability to discern the wolf from the sheep leaves us vulnerable. The emoji paintings draws attention to social media’s dual role as playground and hunting ground. algorithmic targeting, sextortion, and the grooming of young minds. They are a caution to impressionable minds and A visual call to action, these works demand a collective responsibility to safeguard the vulnerable in digital spaces. Losing ourselves ( Sankofa) Sometimes we wear a mask too long we forget who we were originally. In the White Cow, people choose what they want to see, hear and believe. , elephants and other creatures, with distracting patterns symbolize society’s willful blindness to divisive truths. They are intended to urge viewers to acknowledge the unifying power of divisive issues we ignore: race, religion and the divides we choose not to see. The Elephant in the room.