About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Kwabena Yeboah is a Ghanaian artist who transforms discarded metals, electronic junk, and found objects from Agbogbloshie in Accra into striking sculptural works through hand welding. He perceives scraps as a valuable resource, a medium to shape new narratives about creativity, sustainability, and identity.
Born in 1993 in Breman Asankragua, Western Region, Ghana, Kwabena relocated to Nungua, Accra, in 2000 to pursue his education and has remained in the capital city ever since.
Kwabena's journey began in 2016 while at the University of Ghana, Commonwealth Hall, where he first started converting car tires into unique furniture. Three years later, inspired by the compelling shapes of scrap metals and the complexity of the human anatomy, his focus shifted to the striking sculptural forms he creates today. His passion was further impacted by his mentors, Matilda Payne of blessed memory and Evans Kofi Martin and Ronalle Deen Nyarkoh.
By reimagining materials typically deemed worthless, his practice addresses pressing environmental challenges by diverting scraps from landfills, creating livelihoods for young people within Ghana's creative sector, and advancing the ideals of a circular economy. His sculptures celebrate Pan-African identity and craftsmanship, merging traditional storytelling with contemporary aesthetics.