Absa is proud to announce the upcoming solo exhibition of Gandor Collins, Absa L’Atelier 2022 Ambassador, taking place at Ghana’s vibrant Mix Design Hub.
Collins’
practice bridges the historical and the contemporary, drawing deeply from
Ghana’s past to reflect on its evolving artistic future. His work speaks to
identity, heritage, and imagination, offering audiences a compelling dialogue
between history and the present moment.
This exhibition
forms part of Absa’s powerful new series of gallery showcases spotlighting the
Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors, rising stars in African contemporary art whose work
captures the depth, complexity, and brilliance of the continent.
As part of
their L’Atelier journey, each Ambassador is awarded a fully sponsored solo
exhibition, a rare and valuable opportunity to professionally present their
work in leading galleries across Africa. These exhibitions are a cornerstone of
the Absa L’Atelier programme, now in its 39th year and one of the
longest-running and most respected visual arts development platforms on the
continent.
“At the heart
of the Absa L’Atelier is the belief that every artist’s story matters,” says Dr
Paul Bayliss, Absa Senior Specialist Art Curator. “Gandor Collins’ work
embodies this belief, drawing inspiration from Ghana’s past to shape
conversations about the continent’s future. We are honoured to support him in
presenting his vision to the world.”
Speaking ahead
of the exhibition, Gandor Collins shared “This platform has allowed me to bring
together stories of Ghana’s history with the present energy of its people. My
work is about preserving memory while imagining new futures. To showcase this
journey in my home country, with the support of Absa and the L’Atelier, is both
humbling and empowering.”
Mahmoud Brimah,
Gallery Manager at the Mix Design Hub, added: “The Absa L’Atelier gallery
collaboration signifies the realization of a shared vision in the creative
synergy bursting through the continent, one that empowers artists, fosters
meaningful dialogue, and connects communities. Hosting Gandor’s exhibition is a
proud moment for us, as it reflects our mission to be a space where creativity
and culture converge.”
Through this
series, Absa reaffirms its belief in the power of African art, and its
commitment to being a catalyst for creativity, culture, and progress. To real
life and untold stories. Because Absa sees your story, and it inspires us, your
story matters.
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition Venue: Mix Design Hub, Accra
Exhibition Opening Date: Friday 5 September 2025
Exhibition Opening Time: 18:00
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About Absa L’Atelier
Absa
L’Atelier is a pan-African art competition that affords winning artists with
the relevant skills, sets the opportunity to develop and thrive in their chosen
practice. It is hosted by Absa in partnership with the South African National
Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA). Every year emerging visual artists
from across Africa are given the opportunity to showcase their talents through
Absa L’Atelier. The competition offers them a platform to explore personal
narratives, themes and contemporary issues, while setting the stage to bring
their ideas to life. Previous Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors have unfailingly been
able to develop their careers and, ultimately, to present their work on the
global stage.
About
Absa Group Limited
Absa Group Limited
(“Absa Group”) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of
Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.
Absa Group offers an
integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking,
corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and
insurance.
Absa Group owns
majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique,
Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of
Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya,
Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in
China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities
in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support
colleagues in the Czech Republic.
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About
Gandor Collins
Gandor Collins is a Ghanaian artist born in Sogakofe. His
artistic practice is rooted in the exploration of form, memory and human
experience. Gandor’s work often examines the body as a vessel that collects and
stores memories, drawing parallels between the human experience and digital
data storage such as QR codes. Gandor works primarily in acrylic on canvas by
creating vibrant and layered pieces that reflect his deep exploration of life's
cycles and human interactions with their environment. His techniques involve
symbolic representations that blend African art influences with contemporary
expressions.
About
The Mix Design Hub
The Mix
Design Hub is a versatile 4-floor collaborative space that serves the creative
and professional needs of artists, corporate entities, entrepreneurs, and
consumers across diverse domains. Our
mission centers in and around fostering innovation, collaboration, and
exploration within a dynamic ecosystem of ideas and projects. A core initiative, The Mix Gallery, is a
contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing the wealth and diversity of
contemporary African art with a commitment to highlighting local, emerging, and
established Ghanaian artists.
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