Art of Effah

06/20/2020

Yesterday was Juneteenth and also the end of my first year in my Architecture program. I should be happy but the old and indistinct sadness visits me like an old friend.

The random burst of violence against black bodies weighs heavy on my mind. The rupturing of broken bones against skin on cold pavements are imagery no one should see over and over again. "The feelin' of an apocalypse happenin'
But nothin' is awkward" (Kendrick Lamar). But all I can hope is that something happens about it.

📷: @ Ottawa, Ontario

02/20/2020

Sunrise

07/07/2019

New meets old

07/07/2019

Masterpiece @ Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa

07/07/2019

Creating my own space

10/29/2018

"Inner Turmoil"

Decided to look back at old work and found this rare gem of talented artist .life.andre which reminded me of the daily struggle of most creatives. The struggling emotional duality of either basking in the ambiance of your work or being crippled by the anxiety from it.

09/17/2018

Dispossession is the body of work which photographs those affected by the eviction of the Timbercreek community within the settings of their homes. The basis of the series was grounded in the quintessential question, “Where is the balance between profits and developments that serve the community?”

The work explores the stages of grief, mistrust, and defeat experienced by the evicted residents, as they find themselves alienated from the new vision of the neighbourhood. By shinning the spotlight on the misguiding normalcy of eviction, the photographs provide a visual platform for the uprooted, as they are eclipsed by gentrification. Simultaneously, by examining traditional development through a people-centred lens, this series re-centres our gaze towards the necessity of affordable housing and the destructive impact of losing one’s home.

For those who missed the show, you can check out the full res images of the series on my website: artofeffah.com

09/08/2018

Finally revealing my new work with the on Monday Sept 10 at 7pm at The Sussex Contemporary.

The series will be centered on the lives of people currently facing eviction in the Herongate neighborhood in South Ottawa. It will make us question the ways in which we view affordable housing.

09/05/2018

Daniel Effah is an incredible visual portraitist, capturing images with the aim of sparkinging conversation about the African diaspora. His series, ‘Blend If’, is currently on display at the Ottawa Art Gallery.

06/18/2018

I was a part of the event with Synapcity giving a free photoshoot to people in the community. Here a link to the latest entry of my blog

Once in a while, contributing to the community around you can be fun and a great way to meet new people one would not normally meet. A great recommendation to reach out was through one of my besties Elfreda , who recommended I try 100in1Day , on June 2nd in Ottawa.

05/29/2018

Come for a free shoot session this Friday from 1-3pm!!

Free portrait photographs by Daniel Effah

05/08/2018

"I have no idea what I'm doing. But u know I'm doing it really, really well"