Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British-Ghanaian artist known for creating expressive portraits of fictional characters. Through her paintings, she explores themes of identity, storytelling, and the human condition, often depicting people lost in thought or moments of introspection. Her work combines painterly techniques with a focus on atmosphere and mood, inviting viewers to imagine stories behind her figures. Recognized internationally, Yiadom-Boakye’s art challenges perceptions of race, character, and representation, making her an influential voice in contemporary art.