Entries by Darren

My Work is Social Commentary

My Work is Social Commentary Source: 234next.com Published: 6th November 2009 Author: Belinda Otas Adelaide Damoah’s work has been described as a stroke of genius and critics say she is the one to watch. She talks about her passion and why she uses her art to push boundaries in society. Her paintings are described as […]

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Beating Domestic Violence

Beating Domestic Violence Source: Just As Beautiful Magazine Published: October 2009 October is the month set aside to raise awareness of domestic violence. Last year we brought you the story of Miss New York Plus, who was shot in the face and left for dead by a violent partner. Things like this do bring a […]

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Adelaide’s show for the NCDV a success!!

Adelaide’s show for the NCDV a success!! Source: Damoah Arts Published: 6th October 2009 On the 1st of October, Adelaide had a showing of ten works on behalf of the charity the National Centre for Domestic Violence. Held in London’s Soho, the evening showing marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight the […]

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Adelaide’s art tells a tale of violence

Adelaide’s art tells a tale of violence Source: Essex Enquirer Published: 1st October 2009 Author: Michelle Norris An acclaimed artist from Grays, who was personally affected by domestic violence, is holding an exhibition tonight (Thursday) to help promote National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Adelaide Damoah, will be marking the start of the month long campaign […]

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Contemporary British Painters in Opera Galéria

Contemporary British Painters in Opera Galéria Source: Magyar Hirlap Online Published: 26th June 2009 (original article written in Hungarian. Translation services provided by webforditas.hu) Ten British creator a June introduced itself on 25 in the evening in Opera Galéria. The opening was going on on a Hungarian and English language, and cosy jazz music was […]

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Art Attack: Exhibition Hat-Trick for Essex Painter

Art Attack: Exhibition Hat-Trick for Essex Painter Source: Overground Online Published: 6th October 2008 Self-taught painter Adelaide Damoah is taking Britain’s contemporary art scene by storm, following a string of successful, independent exhibitions. South London-born Damoah, 31, decided to take her love of art more seriously after being diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2000. The painful […]

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Press Release – Supermodels

Press Release – Supermodels Source: Damoah Arts Published: September 2008 Supermodels is a new exhibition consisting of a series of eighteen striking paintings featuring powerful images which distort some well known international supermodels and celebrity icons. The latest works by Adelaide Damoah represent an intense period of her career when she was personally impacted by […]

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Paint it Black

Paint it Black Source: This is London Published: 5th June 2008 Author: Elizabeth Pears In 2006, a relatively unknown artist who painted “just for fun” caused controversy with her work depicting iconic British figures like Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher with black faces. The media frenzy that followed would surely have Enoch Powell turning in […]

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In Pursuit of Happiness!

In Pursuit of Happiness! Source: PRIDE Published: May 2008 Author: Cynthia Lawrence Adelaide Damoah, from medical representative to professional artist. I was a very artistic child, but my parents pushed me towards a more academic career. I took my degree in Applied Biology and did art whenever I could. If I wasn’t partying or doing […]

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Black British Talent

Pure Gold – Black British Talent Source: Screen Nation Magazine Published: 2007 Awards Publication Screen Nation caught up with Adelaide Damoah – artist, entrepreneur and all-round goddess. Adelaide Damoah is actually incredible, and so is her work. The self taught artist made her debut exhibition ‘Black Brits’ in 2006 and has now set up her […]

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