KPE Innocent
Born 1994, Accra, Ghana
KPE Innocent is a self-taught visual artist whose work navigates the space between individuality and shared humanity. Working primarily in acrylic, he creates figures with exaggerated, rounded forms set against minimal, earth-toned backgrounds. These characters—at once familiar and otherworldly—embody feelings of vulnerability, connection, and quiet resilience.
Drawing from street culture, contemporary design, and moments of personal reflection, Innocent distills complex emotions into a stripped-down visual language. His compositions balance playfulness with introspection, inviting viewers to consider how identity, hope, and belonging shape the human experience.
Innocent’s work has gained significant international attention, with solo exhibitions in major art centres and participation in leading contemporary art fairs:
Solo Exhibitions
– You Know What You Are Loved, The Hole, New York (2022)
– Hope, A Cup and a Dream, Moosey Art, London (2021)
Selected Group Exhibitions & Fairs
– Enter Art Fair, Copenhagen (2024), with Nil Gallery
– 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London (2023), with Nil Gallery
– Numerous group presentations across Europe and the U.S.
These exhibitions position him as one of the compelling new voices in contemporary African art today.
Across cultures and continents, Innocent’s work resonates for its clarity, honesty, and the quiet strength that emanates from each piece.
Short Quotes
"My figures carry emotions we all recognise—hope, longing, connection."
"I simplify forms so that feelings can take up more space."
"Even in stillness, there is movement. Even in silence, a voice."
Artist Summary
Born: 1994, Accra, Ghana
Lives and works: Accra, Ghana
Practice: Acrylic painting, figurative abstraction
KPE Innocent is a self-taught artist whose work explores universal emotional states through simplified, rounded human forms. His paintings merge contemporary visual culture with introspective themes, creating a distinct and recognisable style.
Solo Exhibitions
2022 – You Know What You Are Loved, The Hole, New York
2021 – Hope, A Cup and a Dream, Moosey Art, London
Selected Group Exhibitions & Fairs
2024 – Enter Art Fair, Copenhagen (Nil Gallery)
2023 – 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London (Nil Gallery)
Multiple group presentations in Europe and the United States
Representation / Collaborations
Shown internationally through The Hole (NY), Moosey Art (UK), and Nil Gallery (FR).
Keywords
Figurative abstraction · Emotional narrative · Minimal compositions · Contemporary African art
