Atta believes in working hard to develop his art; he says "The sky is the limit."
John Atta Mensah was born in 1963. He attended a Roman Catholic elementary school, after which he went to a prestigious art college from 1981 to 1984. During this time, and for some five years after he completed his education. Mensah elaborated a limited number of creative works to support himself, until a friend of his, also an artist, opened a new avenue for him.
Atta was introduced to a famed art gallery. From this point onwards, Atta established sound bases for himself personally and his practice - in other words, he has been painting seriously to date.
Atta believes in working hard to develop his art; he says "The sky is the limit." His paintings are inspired by everyday life, market scenes in particular, and possess a still, restful quality, infusing abundant appeal. His mastery of colors is harmony, making his works part of collections inside and outside of Ghana.
He has participated in exhibitions throughout Ghana.
Popular Earthtones or Neutral Paintings from West Africa
'Araba' is the name given to every girl child born on a Thursday in the Fanti tribe of Ghana. In this expressive painting from Alex Mensah in Ghana, the young girl carries the potter's wares atop her... Read More
A Ghanaian woman heads to the farm to harvest some produce for her family. Her relaxed bearing and gentle half-smile convey her sense of satisfaction with the day's labors. African artist Alex Mensah... Read More
In this original work from Ghana's Alex Mensah, a young girl selling cassava roots waits patiently for customers. The relaxed and fluid portrait is rendered in an acrylic palette of earthtones,... Read More
Kinetic shapes in warm earth colors conjure a bustling market, where women dominate the foreground. Elegantly attired in beaded jewelry and stylish hats, the merchants create a feeling of prosperity.... Read More
