ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is about my own cultural past as a Ghanaian and the complexities of a post colonial state of mind.
My process is an ongoing exploration of identity and redefining how I see the world around me. The images
i construct stem from various influences such as African proverbs, religion, esoteric writings, found photographs, etc.
All these elements are used to construct my own personal mythology. The content of my work borders between
private conscience and public responsibility. A world that seems familiar yet intangible, this world is condensed
and given form through the nonlinear narratives I portray.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Nana Sampong
832 453 9348
Education:
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Exhibitions:
USA, Brooklyn, New York: Ouichi Gallery
Home (group show)
February 4 - February 21, 2017
USA, Houston (TX): Lawndale Art Center
Big Show (group show)
July 11 - August 9, 2014
USA, Houston (TX): Lawndale Art Center
Big Show (group show)
July 12 - August 10, 2013
USA, Nassau Bay (TX): The Arts Alliance Center of Clear Lake
Open Door Series (juried group show)
December 1 - January 5, 2011
USA, Houston (TX): El Rincon Social
Art Crawl (group show)
November 22, 2011
USA, Houston (TX): Art League Houston
Gambol (juried group show)
December 2, 2011
USA, Houston (TX): Betz Gallery
Twelve by Twelve show (juried group show)
November 20 - December 12, 2009
USA, Houston (TX): University of Houston
Melange Show (juried group show)
August, 2003
Ghana, Accra (West Africa): Independence Square
Independence project (commissioned)
March 6, 1997
Professional Experience:
2001-2004 Education Assistant, Blaffer Gallery, Houston, TX
2001-2004 Docent, Blaffer Gallery, Houston, TX
2001-2004 Preparator, Blaffer Gallery, Houston, TX