The Philosophy of Kofi Amoa

Surreal Minimalist Photographer

I believe in light the way a painter believes in paint ...

I believe in the sublime and haunting beauty of the world. I see it in the way the light falls on a face, the way a flower unfolds, the way a bird soars through the sky. I believe that these moments are fleeting and often overlooked, but they are also the most precious.

My work as a photographer is an attempt to capture these moments and share them with others. I want to shift the real to the surreal, to draw out the beauty and imagination in even the most ordinary things. I want to give people a new perspective on the world, to make them feel like they are in a dream.

I am not here to tell you how to think about my work, or even how I think about it. I am here to give you the opportunity to explore your own thoughts and feelings. I want you to feel something when you look at my photos, whether it is joy, sadness, anger, or something else entirely.

I believe that art is a powerful force for good in the world. It can make us see things in a new light, it can make us feel things we never thought possible, and it can bring us together. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my art to make a difference in the world.

In addition to posting examples of my work on this site, I also regularly share the stories behind my work and methods. Check out my stories to learn more about my process and my passions.

 

 


Exhibitions

  • Reflections Elegante, San Jose, CA (2019 - 2020)
  • "Underneath it All", 1650 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2018)
  • Chocolate and Art Show, SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA USA (2018)
  • "Art Through Lens", Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY, USA, (2018)
  • "Portraits" Art Show, Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece (2018)
  • Pancake & Booze Art Show, Oakland, CA USA (2018)
  • Chocolate and Art Show, SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA USA (2017)
  • Boudoir, Burlesque and Bondage Art Show, Jingletown Art Studios, Oakland, CA USA (2017)
  • "Snap!" Juried Exhibition, Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA USA (2017)

Awards

  • International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art Nude, 2018
  • Monoawards, Honorable Mention, Multiple Categories, 2016 x5
  • ND Awards, Honorable Mention, 2014
  • Monoawards, Honorable Mention, Landscapes, 2014

Publications

  • IKON Magazine, February 2015
  • Dark Beauty Magazine, December 2014
  • NIF Magazine (Online Feature)
  • Uncovered Magazine (Online Feature)
  • Fuse Magazine (Online Feature)
 
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