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Alfred Amadu Conteh
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| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) Fort Valley, Georgia
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Hampton University Georgia Southern University |
Alfred Amadu Conteh (born 1975) is an American artist. He is known for his sculptures, paintings, and mixed-media artworks. His art often explores his personal identity and the experiences of African Americans in the Southern United States.
Biography
Alfred Amadu Conteh was born in 1975 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He studied art at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, where he earned his first degree. Later, he received his master's degree from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.
Alfred's mother is African American, and his father is from Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. This mix of cultures greatly influences his art. Many of his pieces look at his own identity through his parents' different backgrounds.
Conteh creates both paintings and sculptures. His sculptures are often organic (meaning they look natural) and use symbols to tell stories about the African American experience in the South. He uses many different materials in his art to make people think and encourage positive change.
Career
Alfred Amadu Conteh started showing his art in 2003. Since then, he has had over 12 solo exhibitions and many group shows. Conteh's work sometimes makes people think deeply about important issues. He aims to highlight how we treat each other.
One of Alfred Conteh's recent art series is called "Two Fronts." This series visually explores the challenges faced by people of African descent in the Southern United States. It looks at economic, educational, and psychological struggles. His exhibition at September Gray Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, received positive reviews from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.
Alfred Amadu Conteh has become well-known across the country. His art has been shown in several museums and galleries. These include the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia, the Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Hudgens Center for the Arts, and Art Basel Miami. His work has been collected and displayed widely throughout the Southern United States.
