Will 

Alfred Conteh’s portrait, "Will," is made with mixed media on canvas. Conteh combines drawing, painting, and collage, building up layers of meaning and texture. The artist pays careful attention to the material qualities of the canvas, allowing them to influence the artwork's overall appearance, its weight, color, and form. The work is about materiality and process, and the ways in which social and cultural significance are embedded within the artwork. Conteh is also deeply invested in craftsmanship, and skilled traditions alongside fine arts, and drawing on histories of creative practices. Ultimately, understanding “Will" requires considering the materials, the making process, and the broader context in which it was created. Conteh invites us to challenge the traditional boundaries between craft and fine art.