A native of Ghana, Kwame Otibu Kena has called Maryland home for over two decades. He has pursued and built upon a love for art since his youth. Professionally trained as a systems engineer, Kwame enjoys the interplay between his technical and creative abilities.

Kwame is an abstract artist who likes to explore different techniques and modes of expression. His art encompasses a range of movements including traditional African, midcentury modern, and contemporary. Kwame's work has been featured in local art galleries; shapes, textures, and spatial relationships are emphasized in his pieces.