Stephen Abban: One Journey - Woman Hood

“a child who knows how to wash their hands can eat with the elders.”

It symbolizes the importance of knowledge, respect,

and unity between generations, emphasizing the

passing down of wisdom and cultural traditions. The

composition highlights the connection and exchange

between younger enthusiasm and age-old wisdom,

promoting the value of mutual respect and communal growth.

Available for viewing at Akwaaba Gallery

— feeling thoughtful at Akwaaba Gallery.

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Stephan Abbor Junior has been featured in our pages several times. His artistic use of sepia tones, with color accents, enables us to experience Ghana's deep culture. This issue reflects his latest insights on WomanHood. Gate open - Victorine

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BIOGRAPHY

Stephen Abban Junior is a young contemporary Ghanaian artist currently working and living in Sekondi-Takoradi (the twin city of the Western Region, Ghana). He is a native of Mankessim, in the Central Region of Ghana. Abban’s passion for art began at an early age, scribbling on walls and replicating popular cartoon characters in books and on any available sheet of paper. His uncle, Abam, a farmer and one of the prominent personalities in the village, supported him throughout his artistic journey.

EDUCATION

Abban studied visual arts in senior high school and holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in commercial arts (painting) from the Takoradi Technical University and also went on an International exchange program in Europe-Hungary to study visual representation (Fine Art) at Eszterhazy Karoly University in Eger-Hungary but currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology degree in painting (studio practice) at the same university.

Artwork displayed at Saatchi Art

Art & Poetry