Desmond Nii Kortey Botchway draws inspiration from the masquerade traditions of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, where performance, ritual and visual spectacle come together as expressions of identity. Rooted in spiritual practice and community celebration, these masquerades inform his exploration of storytelling, ancestry and cultural continuity.

Through depictions of intricate masks and symbolic costumes, Botchway reflects on the living connection between past and present. His work highlights how colour, form and material carry meaning—honouring ancestral traditions while revealing their continued relevance within contemporary culture.