Essel Aidoo is a Ghanaian visual artist based in New York City, working across ceramic sculpture, fashion styling, and art direction.
Rooted in his upbringing in Takoradi—a coastal city in southern Ghana—and shaped by his life in New York City, Essel’s work reflects the layered cultural, environmental, and political experiences that have defined his path. His practice moves fluidly between mediums, always grounded in materiality, storytelling, and emotional resonance.
Essel’s ceramic work draws inspiration from fleeting moments in everyday life. He explores the tension and harmony between nature and the built environment, crafting sculptural pieces that merge function with feeling. Organic shapes, rich textures, and earth-toned palettes echo the grounding calm of nature, offering moments of stillness within the rush of urban living. This desire to reconnect with nature deepened while working in furniture retail and design consultation, where he saw firsthand the ways people seek comfort and meaning in the spaces they inhabit.
In tandem, his work as a fashion stylist explores the elegance and beauty of Blackness, culture, and our shared human interconnectedness. Through considered styling and art direction, he approaches fashion as a visual language—one that celebrates identity, vulnerability, and presence.
For commissions, portfolio requests, or bookings, please contact: me.eaidoo@gmail.com
Rooted in his upbringing in Takoradi—a coastal city in southern Ghana—and shaped by his life in New York City, Essel’s work reflects the layered cultural, environmental, and political experiences that have defined his path. His practice moves fluidly between mediums, always grounded in materiality, storytelling, and emotional resonance.
Essel’s ceramic work draws inspiration from fleeting moments in everyday life. He explores the tension and harmony between nature and the built environment, crafting sculptural pieces that merge function with feeling. Organic shapes, rich textures, and earth-toned palettes echo the grounding calm of nature, offering moments of stillness within the rush of urban living. This desire to reconnect with nature deepened while working in furniture retail and design consultation, where he saw firsthand the ways people seek comfort and meaning in the spaces they inhabit.
In tandem, his work as a fashion stylist explores the elegance and beauty of Blackness, culture, and our shared human interconnectedness. Through considered styling and art direction, he approaches fashion as a visual language—one that celebrates identity, vulnerability, and presence.
For commissions, portfolio requests, or bookings, please contact: me.eaidoo@gmail.com
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