The beautiful Illustrations of the Ghanaian designer Okyere-Afoakwah Charles

Okyere-Afoakwah Charles is a 26 years old graphic designer, animator and digital artist from Ghana. He loves creating digital illustrations or paintings generally inspired by his country, its surroundings and life. Minimalist artworks or complex ones is another way for Charles to communicate with the world ideas and concepts to provoke thoughts and discussions. His goal is to create a portfolio of beautiful artworks that will not be monotonous by mixing different styles and approaches that suit the different subjects.

Okyere-Afoakwah Charles participates in the Intl. Reggae Poster Contest every year and his posters always get into the 100 best selection. To my question, what is the reason to participate and what inspires him he said:

Basically what inspires me is the notion behind the contest which is “giving”. I believe us humans we can give in so many ways and this is a platform, through which I can give. I also like that fact that it involves international graphic designers and artists. Thereby, I can share my work with the whole world. One love.

Check out some of Okyere-Afoakwah Charles’s works or visit his portfolio: https://www.behance.net/7YEARS
















Maria Papaefstathiou

Maria Papaefstathiou is a Greek visual designer, poster artist and editor based in Athens, with over 30 years of experience in graphic design. She is the founder and editor of Graphic Art News, an international platform showcasing inspiring work in graphic design, typography, illustration and visual arts since 2010. Her creative work explores socially engaged poster design and portraiture, celebrating cultural figures from Greece, Jamaica and beyond. In 2011, she co-founded the International Reggae Poster Contest with Jamaican creative activist Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, connecting designers worldwide through art, music and social awareness.