Artist
Prince El-Sha Martey
Documents the ordinary rhythms of West African urban life through long-exposure street photography.
Statement
I photograph what is already there. The light that has always been there. The people who have always been there. I just arrive earlier.
About
Prince El-Sha Martey was born in Accra in 1991. He studied fine art at KNUST before returning to photograph the city he grew up in. His work has been exhibited across West Africa and recognised by the Lagos Photo Festival.
Works in the archive
Prince El-Sha Martey
Phase I: The Reaching Back
Open edition
$950
Prince El-Sha Martey
Dust Rider
Open edition
$350
Prince El-Sha Martey
Phase II: The Common Ground
Open edition
$350
Prince El-Sha Martey
Phase III: The Acceptance
Open edition
$380
Prince El-Sha Martey
Softly, I Heal
Open edition
$300
Prince El-Sha Martey
Alike But Different
Open edition
$380