Artist: Gandor Collins

Collins Gandor (born 1993) is a rising star in the art world, hailing from Sogakofe in Ghana's Volta region and raised in Ivory Coast. His artistic journey began when he returned to Ghana in 2008 to pursue his passion for visual arts at Datus Senior High School in Tema. His dedication to the craft led him to Takoradi Technical University in 2014, where he earned his HND in Commercial Arts (Painting), and later to Kumasi, where he completed his BFA in Painting and Sculpture at the renowned Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). As a member of the blaxSTARLINES Artist Collective at KNUST, Gandor honed his skills and developed a unique voice in contemporary art. In 2022, he won the prestigious ABSA L'Atelier Ambassador Art Award, solidifying his place as a significant figure in the art world. Currently living and working in Tema, Ghana, Gandor continues to create captivating works that reflect his vibrant creativity and deep cultural roots.