Multiplatform production house Institute has signed five visual artists for still photography representation: Derrick Ofosu Boateng, Andy Dixon, Robert LeBlanc, Eimear Lynch, and Anastasia Samoylova. Institute continues to build upon its ability to deliver creative collaboration for clients, including crossover still photography/commercialmaking talents like Lauren Greenfield, Ray Neutron, Blaise Cepis, and Thandiwe Muriu.

Ghanaian-born and based Boateng is an award-winning fine art photographer and founder of the African Art movement Hueism. Inspired by the wisdom of African proverbs and the richness of the continent, he creates vibrant images that veer between visual poetry and color therapy. He employs his unique chromatic language and stark silhouettes to challenge negative and limited perceptions of African culture. Since the beginning of Boateng’s artistic journey, his photography and postproduction have been entirely iPhone-based. His work proposes a kaleidoscopic and colorful portrait of his country from within through images brimming with energy and meaning, which are also the leading principles of Hueism.

Dixon is a Canadian artist whose work is distinguished by his blend of classical art and contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on his background as a punk and experimental electronic musician, he brings a distinctive sensibility to his work, reimagining Renaissance and Baroque themes through a playful, modern lens. Dixon’s practice often involves sampling historical motifs--such as cherubs and memento mori--and transforming them into vivid, surreal compositions. His art delves into the psychology of value by exploring how these recurring historical elements interact with contemporary notions of luxury and cultural significance. His recent... Read More