Afia Serwa Bonsu. Female auto mechanic. 2023. 37.5cm x 47.5cm. Dept. of Textiles & Fashion Educ. University of Education, Winneba
My work is inspired by the women in my life, both past and present. I am drawn to the beauty and strength of women, and I want to capture that in my embroidery. I also want to use my work to celebrate the diversity of women's experiences. I believe that hand embroidery is a way for women to connect with each other and with their heritage. It is a way for women to share their stories and to create a legacy. I am committed to continuing this artistic tradition and to use my work to empower women and to celebrate their creativity.
Afia Serwa Bonsu. Bus conductor (35cm x 44.5cm); Female carpenter (37.5cm x 50cm)
Afia Serwa Bonsu. Female plumber (50cm x 38cm)
I am Afia Serwaa Bonsu, a final year student of Textiles and Fashion Department of the University of education, Winneba. Born on 14th October 1994 in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, embroidery art, makeup and hairstyling have been my passion since childhood and I really love what I do. I am proud to be an embroidery artist. I believe that handmade embroidery is a powerful way for female artists to express themselves and to create art that is beautiful, meaningful and questions stereotypical thoughts of society.