Constance Swaniker

Constance Swaniker studied at University of Ghana. The recorded working language is English and Twi. The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Places of work recorded in the authority are Ghana. Distinctions recorded are Africa's Most Influential Women in Leadership and Governance and Woman of Excellence Awards.

• Name — Constance Swaniker • Birth Name — Constance Elizabeth Swaniker • Born — 30 August 1973 • Birthplace — Accra, Ghana • Education — Accra Academy • Alma Mater — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology • Occupation — * Sculptor • Educator • Notable Works — * Passage of Discover • 2011

Swaniker was born on 30 August 1973 in Accra, Ghana. She had parts of her early education in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and The Gambia. She later entered the Accra Academy for secondary education, where she obtained her A-Level certificate in 1993. Following her secondary education, she enrolled at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to pursue a bachelor of Arts degree in Sculpture, after which she graduated in 1999.

While at the university, Swaniker worked as an apprentice specialising in carpentry at Art Deco Ltd. Six months after her graduation from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, she founded Accents & Art Ltd a Ghanaian company that produces artistic products with wrought iron, cane and glass, and also incorporates the Design and Technology Institute (DTI). Through partnerships with universities such the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ashesi University, Takoradi Technical University, and Ho Technical University, Accent & Arts has been able to provide internships and contractual apprenticeships to over 600 youths since 2009. In March 2016, Swaniker founded and became chief executive officer of the Design and Technical Institute (DTI), an academic institute that is intended to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Her dream is to use her story encourage more women enter vocations traditionally set aside for men.

Swaniker's works have been showcased in many exhibitions in Ghana and outside Ghana. They include her first exhibition; Passage of Discovery, which was held at the Alliance of Artists Gallery. The event run from 22 June to 6 July 2011. Her works were also showcased in the Juxtaposed, Light & Darkness exhibition which was held in Nike Arts and Cultural Centre buildings in Nigeria from 5 November to 14 November 2011. In March 2015, her works were showcased at the UNESCO head office in Paris.

Constance Swaniker is a dedicated mother of two (2).