Didier Ahadsi
Didier Amevi Ahadsi (born 1970) is a Togolese self-taught artist and sculptor. His work is shown is various museums and art galleries worldwide. His inspiration ranges from voodoo religious practices, African traditions, modern influences, to a series of personal stories of daily life. Biography. Didier Ahadsi was born in Vogan, Togo. He belongs to the African ethnic group of Ewe people and he grew up with 3 half-brothers and four half-sisters. His environment was influenced by agriculture, voodoo cult and Christian religion. As a young man Ahadsi started to work as a panel beater and  welder. He repaired autobodies and later he combined his professional skills with his creativity and created metal figurines showing contemporary scenes of daily life in his living area in Lomé. With his work Ahadsi produced satirical, macabre, provocative and erotic scenes. Ahadsi is inspired by African traditions, like Voodoo religious and he also does contract work. Exhibitions. Bwoom Contemporary Hannover Gallery Indigo Arts Gallery Museum für Völkerkunde Hamburg Indigo Arts Gallery Rautenstrauch Joest Museum Museum der Völker