About
Hanson made his first indelible mark on the art scene early in his career—a series of wildly popular illustrations called The School Boy (2007). Since then, his art has graced the covers and pages of magazines like Canoe (2009), Dust 2011) and A.20 (2015). As BBnZ’s senior graphic designer (2011 – 13), he pushed artistic boundaries, producing brilliant work for the likes of DJ Juls’, Fokn Bois, EL and Efya, while setting a new benchmark for album art in music industries across Africa.
As Hanson’s talents matured, his career saw a rise in collaborations with high-profile creators like TV producers (e.g. The Foodies, 2015), children’s book writers (e.g. Ekuba and Spidey, 2018), organizers of acclaimed events (e.g. AFROCHELLA, 2018 & 2019; DETTY RAVE, 2019), and celebrated brands (e.g. Fanice ‘Art of Freedom Challenge’, 2021). He has also hosted his own solo exhibits (Stargate Odyssey, 2017; Hip-Life, 2018), using the opportunity to showcase his unique aesthetic sensibilities.
Hanson’s work has received international recognition, having been featured in festivals (e.g. Re:publica Digital Culture Festival, 2018), residencies (e.g. Seven Stories exhibition, 2020), campaigns (e.g. Reclaiming Public Space - Flat 70, 2021; Culture Shift 101 - The Big We, 2021), and publications (Canopee Africa, 2020; Shado Magazine, 2021) in the UK.
Above all else, Hanson reveres the perpetuality of culture, and envisions an Africa that is as enamored with its present as it is with its past. He creates in service of this vision. He was born on January 21st 1989 and currently lives in Accra, Ghana.