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The World We Carry

Derrick Ofosu Boateng

Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper

Proverb
Asase no nyɛ yɛn dea; ɛda yɛn nsam kakra pɛ.
The earth does not belong to us; it is only resting in our hands.

Two brothers stand together on the shoreline, holding the world not as a trophy but as a weight. The globe rests between their hands, revealing that the future is not owned by one person, but stabilized through cooperation.

The helmets introduce foresight. It shows protection is not fear, it is preparation. These riders do not move yet, because movement without awareness risks the very world they carry.

The beach canvas represents transition. Water meets land where decisions shape tomorrow. Waves arrive and retreat, reminding us that the world continuously renews itself, but only if it is held with care.

Blue clothing signals discipline and unity. Pink sand introduces responsibility earned through effort. The turquoise sky expands the moral horizon: what we hold today determines what others will stand on tomorrow.

Hueism teaches that the future is not something we inherit casually. It is something we must stabilize, protect, and carry together.

As the philosophy of Hueism reminds us, humanity holds the earth in trust for the next generation.

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2026, Accra, Ghana

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    "From a mainstream, predominantly Western viewpoint, Africa is often painted in a negative light. My aim is to correct this misperception, using my art to accurately depict what African culture truly embodies and represents. To me, that includes our unyielding optimism, pride, unity, sense of family, resilience, beauty, success and rich traditions."

    Derrick Ofosu Boateng (Accra, 1998) is an autodidact fine art photographer inspired by the wisdom of African proverbs and the richness of the continent, creating vibrant images that veer between visual poetry and conceptual art. Boateng employs his unique chromatic language, stark silhouettes, and ancient storytelling to challenge negative and limited perceptions of Africa. Since the onset of his artistic path, his photography and post-production have been entirely iPhone-based. Boateng’s work brims with energy, color and most of all joy. Derrick titled his debut monograph Hueism to advocate for a larger African Art movement. Distinguished clients and subjects include Naomi Campbell, Louis Vuitton, and Common.

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    Nothing is left to chance in the art of Derrick Ofosu Boateng. All of his works are intentional, with countless layers beneath waiting to be uncloaked and discovered. They expose a landscape of colorful compositions, stark silhouettes and proverbial wisdom that celebrates the cultural richness of Africa.

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