Percy Nii Nortey ^(GH)

Percy Nii Nortey is a multidisciplinary artist born and based in Kumasi, Ghana. His work explores themes of identity, materiality, memory, and labor blurring the lines between installation, performative objects and moving sculptures. Deeply rooted in his personal history and the socio-economic conditions of Ghana, Nortey’s practice seeks to decolonize minds, empower Black communities, and reclaim agency over their narratives.

Community engagement is central to his artistic approach, as he actively involves local people in the creative process. Through projects that repurpose second-hand fabrics— distributing them, collecting them after use, and transforming them into artworks—he highlights the significance of labor and its role in society.
His work has been featured in major cultural events such as the Dekoloniale in Berlin, Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, Chale Wote Art Festival in Accra, and the Museum of Science and Technology in Accra. He has participated in residencies at the Dekoloniale Festival in Germany, Saari Residence in Finland, and perfocraZe International Artist Residency in Ghana.

This profile was last updated on 17 March 2025.