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Ghanaian visual artist Sharon Dede Padi says she is ready to take her artistic journey to new heights after earning recognition from Guinness World Records for creating the world’s largest leaf-print painting.
Her record-setting piece features carefully arranged leaf prints forming a giant image of the Ghanaian flag. The artwork highlights Ghana’s cultural heritage, natural vegetation, mineral resources, and the resilience of its people.
Speaking in an interview on United Television Ghana (UTV) in Accra, Padi explained that the leaf-print technique has now become a defining feature of her work.
“After achieving the world record for the largest leaf-print painting, I have incorporated the technique into my cultural artworks. It has now become my signature style,” she said.
According to the artist, her vision extends beyond creating art. She plans to use her work to support educational initiatives and community outreach, especially programmes that engage children.
Through these efforts, she hopes to promote awareness about sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.
“It’s not only about producing artworks,” she explained. “It is also about influencing lives and educating the younger generation on the importance of protecting our environment.”
Padi believes that blending creativity with environmental advocacy can inspire people to value nature while also safeguarding Ghana’s cultural and ecological heritage.
The Guinness World Records-certified artwork measures 54.33 square metres and tells a vivid story of Ghana’s history, culture, and national identity through natural materials.
The large-scale piece was created using prints from different leaves, including neem, plantain, and other indigenous plants.
Each leaf type symbolises various communities, traditions, and landscapes across the country, reflecting the strong bond between Ghana’s people and their natural environment.