Technological Intrusions in Image Creation and Interpretation Within Ghanaian Visual Culture: Kweku Ananse in Focus

Abstract
This article provides an insightful look at the impact of technology on image creation and interpretation within
the Ghanaian visual culture, focusing specifically on the images of Kweku Ananse. It focuses on the images
(illustrations) of the Ghanaian mythical figure and a trickster, Ananse, who is well known for his smartness. The
study analyses the impact of technological advancements on the interpretation of Ananse images within the
Ghanaian visual culture. It also highlights the activities of artists using technology in their works and how their
works influenced their audience's perception, especially in their recreations of digitised Ananse images. The
qualitative approach and purposive sampling technique were used in this study. The findings were that, artists
creates the mythical figure of Ananse based on the stories in the books. This represents and that technology has
allowed for the visual story of Kwaku Ananse to be shared and accessed more easily, leading to a wider audience
and appreciation of that component of the Ghanaians' visual culture. The article concludes by discussing the role
of technology in shaping the future of the Ghanaian visual culture and how artists are leading the way in using
technology to create innovative Ananse images that challenge traditional norms and push the boundaries of the
art world.
Key words: Technology, Image Creation, Image interpretations, Visual Culture and Kweku Ananse