Serge Attukwei Clottey
Eritrea/UK | Photography
Works that explore issues of migration, identity, and displacement, often focusing on the Eritrean diaspora.
Exhibitions
Serge Attukwei Clottey: Afrogallonism
2017 - Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
A solo exhibition that focused on Clottey’s concept of "Afrogallonism," where he transforms yellow jerrycans used to collect water into art, addressing themes of consumption, environment, and the socio-political implications of resource distribution in Ghana.
The Displaced
2015 - Dak’Art Biennale, Dakar, Senegal
Clottey’s work was featured in this important African biennale, where his installations and performances explored themes of migration, displacement, and the impact of globalization on African societies.
My Mother's Wardrobe
2016 - Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
A poignant solo exhibition where Clottey used his late mother’s clothing and personal belongings to create installations and performances that explore memory, loss, and cultural heritage.
Culture at Work
2018 - Fondation Blachère, Apt, France
Group exhibition that included Clottey’s work, focusing on the intersection of art, tradition, and contemporary culture in Africa, with his installations highlighting issues of sustainability and environmental degradation.
Enough of the Story: Performance and Afrogallonism
2019 - Norval Foundation, Cape Town, South Africa
A solo exhibition where Clottey’s performances and installations continued to explore the impact of resource consumption and environmental issues in African communities, using his signature yellow jerrycans as a central motif.
The Gown Must Go To Town
2017 - Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
This solo exhibition featured Clottey’s use of plastic jerrycans and other found materials to create large-scale installations and sculptures, addressing themes of urbanization, consumption, and cultural identity in contemporary African society.