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Kingsley Kofi Deffor, popularly known as Deff Art (b. 1985, Accra, Ghana) is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Ghana. Deffor, who works primarily as a painter, is influenced by human form and energy, as well as the visual artists Herbert Gentry and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He is activated by the culture and hard-working people from his hometown Anloga, because of their perseverance in the face of adversity.
The main subject of Kingsley’s works are everyday people. His art-making process consists of figurative to abstract paintings on mixed media, and his collaborations include a host of companies and individuals. Some of which include: Addidas Ghana, Acrilex Ghana, Harley Davidson Accra, The Embassy Of Mexico and also Orca Deco Accra. He is also a muralist who has participated in multiple street festivals across Accra.