Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike qualityReginald Kofi Boateng had spent his morning scouting the perfect location and gathering props. “The day was steeped with intention,” says Boateng, who comes from Koforidua, in eastern Ghana and now lives in Dansoman, in the capital, Accra.“Dansoman is a sprawling estate and a place of contrasts,” he says. “Stories are waiting to be uncovered in its bustling streets and quiet corners. This setting became the perfect backdrop to explore themes of identity, heritage and individuality.” Continue reading...
The main conceptual idea behind Reginald Kofi Boateng's photo "Thoughts - Afro Tale, 2020" is honoring one's heritage and roots while embracing the future.
The photographer achieves this by drawing inspiration from ancient African traditions of hair care and adornment, represented through surreal colors and a dreamlike quality, suggesting a blend of past and present.
The main conceptual idea behind Reginald Kofi Boateng's photo "Thoughts - Afro Tale, 2020" is honoring one's heritage and roots while embracing the future. The photographer achieves this by drawing inspiration from ancient African traditions of hair care and adornment, represented through surreal colors and a dreamlike quality, suggesting a blend of past and present.
