Born to a family of painters and textile designers, Cecilia’s childhood was characterized by lessons in tie-dye, textile making and designing. Taking these lessons, Cecilia employs an imaginative approach in the creation of her own traditional motifs that make up her subjects’ clothing over backgrounds.
Upcycling mop wool and fibres, Cecilia invites viewers to explore the versatility of contemporary African women with her textured portraits. Cecilia’s practice also addresses outdated notions about gender roles and womanhood, crafting works and performances that comment on societal challenges she and her fellow women face. Cecilia is a dynamic artist whose emotive portraits and abstract works encompass heritage, sustainability and the expansive nature of womanhood.
Cecilia Lamptey Botchway is the current participant in Nubuke Foundation’s Young Ghanaian Artists(YGA) in residence. We look forward presenting her upcoming exhibition at our gallery in Accra in 2022.