The Gatekeeper Print

Lawrence Kwakye, born in 1972 in Utrecht (NL), is an artist and designer who studied at the prestigious Design Academy in Eindhoven. His work embodies fascination with transition and the ever-changing nature of existence, inviting viewers to question their perceptions and explore deeper meanings. ***You don’t become an artist or a designer but you just recognize that there is one in you. In my case as long as I can remember I was making things while playing with ideas or fantasising about alternative civilizations. I grew up amidst an intriguing mix of social and cultural backgrounds and I am convinced that this has left an unavoidable and distinctive mark on my work as an artist and a designer. My parents both doctors and from different continents and cultures taking care of people professionally made me aware of human vulnerability. Unfortunately in today’s society, it is unsafe to show you are vulnerable. My challenge as an artist and designer is to create portals to new existential concepts where people feel safe and are able to respect differences and focus on the quality of life of all living beings on Earth.