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Isaac Ampadu (@nana1Zart) is a Ghanaian-American contemporary artist. Born in Accra, Ghana, he spent his formative years in a town called Kokomlemle. Following his relocation to Virginia, he received his Bachelors in Business Administration & Information Technology at Old Dominion University where he decided to pursue a career in the arts. He currently sells original art pieces, high quality prints of his personal work, hosts paint classes and accepts commissions. He is well equipped to pursue state and government art projects.

Isaac’s art is focused on Africa as the leaders of the future given it’s hidden and obvious potentials (Afro-futurism). He draws inspiration from everyday-life, society, nature, nostalgia and Africa. In his own words, “I could syphon inspiration from a blank slate”. His purpose is to create art that teaches the consumer to unlock untapped aspects of their reasoning. Inquire about his availability.