Artistic Themes

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Serving nature

Helena Ama Sackey transforms inner states of being into vivid abstractions. By layering shades of blue and green, she channels emotions such as longing, memory, and reflection into visual forms. Her canvases invite viewers to feel rather than simply observe, turning color into a universal language of human emotion.

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Socio-Political Realities

Much of Sackey’s work is inspired by the social and political environments around her. She translates lived experiences—both personal and collective—into abstract compositions that spark dialogue. In doing so, her art becomes not only a reflection of individual feeling but also a commentary on the realities shaping contemporary life.

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Heritage and Identity

Deeply connected to her Ghanaian roots, Sackey’s art bridges local heritage with global audiences. Through her exploration of memory, belonging, and cultural identity, she highlights themes that are both intimate and universal. Her paintings become spaces where tradition, environment, and the human condition intersect.

Helena Ama Sackey shapes abstract emotions into color and form.

Artist Journey

    • 2014-2017: Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School (Visual Arts)

    • 2019-2022: Takoradi Technical University (Industry Painting & Design)

    • ArtSwap. Inc, The Visible Waves 2022 (Ghana Labone)

    • Jaguar Land Rover x indelibl Art, Automania exhibition (Ghana, Airport residential)

    • Von der Motte in Die (Germany, Hamburg)

    • Hamburg zeight knust, Das Gobe Kreativfestiva (Germany, Hamburg)

    • Kuenyehia Price Award & Exhibition (Ghana, Osu)

    • Shortlisted Artists/Finalist of the 2022 Kuenyehia Art Price for Contemporary Art

    • Private Collection (Accra, Ghana)

    • Private Collection (Accra, Ghana)

    • Private Collection (UK)

    • Crit Lab 2023, Foundation for-Contemporary Art, (Accra, Ghana)

Full Conversation with Helena Ama Sackey

Artist Introduction

I am Helena Ama Sackey. My work centers on emotions and the human experience, exploring what people go through in their immediate environments as well as the broader socio-political events that shape their lives.




What is the aim behind your art?

The aim behind my painting is to foster empathy, raise awareness, and challenge the stigmas surrounding mental health. I realized that the way I could contribute to this conversation was through my art.

Explain your art style.

My artistic journey began with the challenge of capturing the essence of human experience through abstract portraiture. In the beginning, I struggled with painting realistic skin tones, so blue became a stepping stone — a way for me to explore and eventually learn how to portray them.


What is the main theme of The Figure Inner Reflections?

This exhibition, The Figure, explores human emotions and mental states. It addresses mental health issues as a way to encourage personal growth. The works are inspired by my personal experiences with people — my friends and my childhood memories. The focus is on facial expressions, physical gestures, and the use of space.

How did you start this 3D online exhibition project?

Months ago, I received a project proposal from Kaitlin in South Korea through a friend’s recommendation. I was excited because it aligned perfectly with my artistic vision. The project focused on supporting a female artist in Ghana, and I felt truly fortunate. What made it even more meaningful was that it offered me a platform to reach a wider — and slightly different — audience.

How do you get inspiration for your art?

I take inspiration from my own life, my personal experiences, and the people that I meet. I also draw from my childhood memories and from the strengths and vulnerabilities of individuals facing complexities in their environment. I look at how this environment affects them emotionally, physically, and mentally.