Samuel Kane Kwei Gå inn i en
stemning, ikke
et galleri
Velg en stemning og rommet svarer – lyset kjøles eller varmes opp, luften endrer tempo, og kun verkene som bærer den følelsen trer frem fra mørket. Alt annet viker tilbake i skyggen.
Samuel Kane Kwei
The Legacy of the Fantasy Coffin Maker In the vibrant fishing village of Teshie, on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana, a unique form of funerary art breathes life into the transition between worlds. Samuel Kane Kwei stands as a pivotal figure in this tradition, a master craftsman who transformed the somber necessity of burial into a profound celebration of identity. Trained as a cabinet maker within his father’s workshop, Samuel did not me
rely inherit a trade; he inherited a language of symbolism. His work is deeply rooted in the Ga tradition, where the concept of Abebuu adekai—or boxes with proverbs—allows the deceased to depart this life in a vessel that mirrors their earthly achievements, passions, and status. The genesis of this extraordinary art form can be traced back to a moment of deep personal connection. Following the footsteps of his father, Samuel began cre…
