David Obeng Adane is a Ghanaian ceramic artist whose practice bridges indigenous craft traditions with contemporary material experimentation. Working primarily through handbuilding and slab construction, his process is rooted in patience, ritual, and the physical dialogue between hand and clay.

His work draws deeply from Ghanaian cultural symbolism, particularly the language of Adinkra iconography and the tactile wisdom of local clay traditions. Through intricate carving, he reinterprets these symbols into sculptural surfaces that speak of memory, resilience, and renewal.

Educated at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (B.A. Ceramic Design, 2014) and the University of Education, Winneba (PGDE, 2021), David’s practice merges academic insight with an intuitive, material-led approach. Mentored by Nigerian ceramicist Ato Arinze, founding member of the Vision in Clay Artists Network, he continues to bridge scholarship and lived experience through his work.