About amanartis

Art, the only medium in which we can freely express how we feel about the world around us, our experiences and our thoughts. 

Within creative expression is the power to affect change. Change that serves the good of humanity. 

I've got you an painting by Amma Gyan large file 1

Amanartis is a unique destination for all things creative and inspiring with a focus on heritage and empowerment.

Primarily a place for artists to create and develop new work, we’re open to the public to encourage others to embrace the value of their creativity and imagination.

At Amanartis you will find the ‘House of Amma’ a showroom based on ancient wisdom and traditional African practices, taking influence from nature, the spiritual and the physical to demonstrate the essential benefit of creating a space that creates a space in you to heal without medicine, unearthing knowledge and skills that lie

within us all.

Visit our Gallery to view exhibitions and art by new and established artists, discover new works from resident artists working from our Studios and take part in workshops and events by visiting artists.

Finally browse our independent designers and makers Shop for unique products and limited edition fine art reproductions to own, gift and love.

 

Founder, Amma Gyan

Who is Amma Gyan?

Amma Gyan Artist and Owner of Amanartis, co working studio, shop gallery Watford London.
Amma Gyan, Artist, Founder of Amanartis.

This is me, I’m Amma and a few years ago I thought it would a wonderful idea to create a space that nurtured and inspired creativity.  A place where artists and creative people could come together to collaborate and create art. 

A few years have past since opening, there have been beautiful moments, challenges and opportunities for growth, but above all, Amanartis has established its self as a unique destination and experience. People have gathered, made connections and friendships and have formed a community. 

Art as a means of reflecting the world around us, has been used this way since the first makes were made. It was powerful then and is powerful now. In our time in this world, I believe we all essentially hope for much of the same, connection to others, opportunities for love, friendship, joy and freedom, things that at times we may take for granted. As my own personal journey as an artist evolves, I’m compelled to tell stories that I hope will encourage others to actively seek out these desires, unite and respond to a cause that brings people together in an understanding that there is more that unites us than separates us. 

 The world when treated with love and respect for all in it, is a wondrous and beautiful place, perfectly balanced.  My intention is to do what I can to support that balance and I believe art is the way. 

Let’s gather, talk, learn from one another and grow together. 

Amma Gyan Artist at work at Amanartis at the Chapel Watford 1
Amma Gyan at work on a textile sculpture.
Amma Gyan Artist at work at Amanartis at the Chapel Watford 3
Hand sewn detail on 'Revelation' textile sculpture by Amma Gyan.
Creative resources at Amanartis come and be inspired
Artist studio space.
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Sunday Specials at Amanartis.

a place to gather

Art

Beauty and the beholder; one is what you are hoping to experience and one is what you are told to experience.

We are all part of the great beauty of balance – nature.  Depictions of landscapes, nature wildlife have enthralled us and will continue to do so for many years to come – there is joy in this which I support, however  to broaden our understanding of wholeness I encourage work that has a social commentary. Representations of experiences and feelings that ask us to see things in a different way are welcomed as I believe this is how we as a human race will evolve. 

The Chanel by John Richard Hewitt at Amanartis by Amma Gyan
The Chanel by John Richard Hewitt

Support

Amanartis also hosts a growing team of experts, providing a network of support available to artists, as well as other individuals when you become a member.

Inspiring value in creativity and nurturing young minds is close to the heart of Amanartis and uses a focused initiative to encourage young artists and entrepreneurs from as early as possible with the objective being to show the prospects and opportunities of a creative career.Resources that offer information relating to access to entry of various creative careers are available to members of Amanartis. 

Journalism expert for Amanartis Studios Watford
Zak Brophy, BBC and freelance journalist

work

Sometimes I like to work from home, other times at the studio. In the warmer months outside looking at the grounds of the cemetery. This change of scenery refreshes my mind.

The Chapel offers a relaxed co-working setting where a desk can be reserved on a daily, weekly or monthly basis – it’s small and intimate with a welcoming home from home feel. In April 2024 Amanartis will be expanding into Atria Watford, where the same experience offered at the Chapel can be enjoyed in a more central location. Studio space will be available as well as co-working options. Get in contact for more details.

Co working central seating area.
Central seating area at Amanartis at the Chapel, Watford.
Co-working at Amanartis Watford and Atria

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Lets talk...

If you have an idea that you want to share, a story that you want to tell or simply want to express a feeling, get in touch.

Love and support...

…and without it I wouldn’t be here today being able to share this fantastic space and opportunity with you all. I had an idea, a dream – hope and ambition but without support to bring all those things together, the journey would have been quite different and maybe not even possible – thank you to all those along the way. You know who you are.

Lastly this is a special thanks to all those who believed in me, shared in the idea of serving one another through creativity and for all those who have supported me in my own personal journey, which is what has ultimately brought me here.

I’m really looking forward to sharing the same love and support with you.

I’m so excited, I hope you are to.

Amma Gyan.