Theophilus Annor is a metal artisan and a 3D model artist, born in Accra, Ghana. He is a second-year MFA candidate in the Metal, Jewelry and CAD-CAM program at Tyler School of Art and architecture, Philadelphia whose work intimately linked to community and societal values. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Rural Art and Industry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana.

Annor’s work inspired by the rich tapestry of Ghanaian culture, he draws upon the deep well of African symbolism and traditions, weaving intricate narratives that resonate with contemporary audiences paying homage to his roots while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. He counts the symbolic culture and his personal experience in Philadelphia where he currently resides as a major influence in his practice incorporating contemporary observances through the lens of the African diaspora.

As a metal artisan and a 3D model artist, he focuses on making adornments that bridge the gap between African Symbolism and Technological innovation through embodied identity connecting with other Africans in the diaspora, understanding the African culture in a new socio cultural space and the challenges they face.

One of the things that distinguish Annor’s works from other artists’ is the use of Contemporary and Traditional Techniques to reimagine and redefine the African craft using technology.