Sharon Dede Padi
Sharon Dede Padi | |
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| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Known for | art |
| Style | Watercolor painting, drawing, acrylic painting |
| Elected | Board of Ghana Digital Centres Limited |
Sharon Dede Padi is a Ghanaian painter and poet.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Sharon Dede Padi discovered her passion for painting at a young age. She honed her artistic skills while studying architecture engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. Despite pursuing a career in architecture, she never lost her love for art and decided to incorporate it into her profession as a pastime.[2]
She also holds a master's degree in construction and project management from the London Southbank University.[1]
Career
[edit]Sharon Dede Padi is the CEO of Padiki Art Gallery, where she showcases her artwork and supports other upcoming artists.[3] Her artistic repertoire includes various styles such as watercolor painting, card pasting, and drawing.[2] In recognition of her contributions to the art industry, she was honored with the Most Outstanding Female in Art award at the feminine Ghana Achievement Awards.[4] In 2022, she was inducted to the board of the Ghana Digital Centers Limited.[5]
Arts advocacy
[edit]Sharon Dede Padi is a strong advocate for encouraging young artists and promoting the arts in Ghana.[3]
Padi has called on the government of Ghana to pay attention to the Ghanaian art industry, and has emphasizes the need for affordable materials and a financial support for upcoming artists.[6]
In March 2024, Sharon completed a 168-hour painting marathon in an attempt to break the record of longest painting marathon held by Chancellor Ahaghotu.[7]
Publications
[edit]She launched her first book, REFLEXIONS, in 2023[8] and became a classified publisher at the Ghana Library Authority.[9] The book features over 100 paintings from her repertoire, which she has transformed into poems. Through her book, she aims to create mental images of objects, nature, and human activities, showcasing the deep connection between art and poetry and the inherent strength of African women which constitutes a central theme in her work.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "I want to project Africa through my paintings- CEO of Padiki Arts Gallery". 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ a b "Sharon Dede Padi Launches Her Maiden Book". The Daily Searchlight. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ a b Online, Peace FM. "Art, A Profession To Encourage Young Ones To Do - Sharon Dede Padi". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Padiki Art Gallery:A Fulfilled Reality". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "GDCL, AITI-KACE boards inaugurated". The Daily Statesman Newspaper. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Ghana government urged to disburse funds to the creative art industry". Ghana Business News. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2024-03-23). ""She's done well": Sharon unofficially breaks 100-hour GWR paint-a-thon record". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Sharon Padi launches her first poetry book". Ghana News Agency. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Classified Authors: Ghana Library Authority" (PDF). gnb.library.gov.gh. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "I Want My Book To Promote And Raise Awareness Of Art In Its Diverse Forms". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-20.