Today we’d like to introduce you to Kosh Lamptey.
Hi Kosh, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’m an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist by training, and I’ve always believed that the environments we create profoundly influence how people think, feel, and interact. Art has the power to transform a space, invite reflection, and foster a sense of connection, which is what first drew me toward sculpture.
What began as creating a sculpture for my own garden quickly grew into a passion. Today I create mixed-media sculptures from reclaimed steel, often incorporating stone, glass, driftwood, and other found materials. I’m fascinated by transformation – taking discarded materials and giving them new purpose while creating pieces that encourage people to slow down, look closer, and experience their surroundings differently.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Like many artists, I’ve had to balance creating with the practical realities of earning a living, finding time, and learning an entirely new set of skills. Every material has its own personality, and much of what I know has come through trial and error.
One of the biggest challenges has been putting my work out into the world. Creating the sculpture is only part of the journey; finding the right audience and helping people discover the work is an ongoing process. Fortunately, each piece, each conversation, and each exhibition has helped me grow – not just as a sculptor, but as an artist.
I’ve come to see every challenge as part of the creative process. Every sculpture teaches me something, even the ones that don’t turn out the way I originally imagined.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
As both a psychologist and an artist, I believe art is an essential part of the human experience. It has the power to elevate the spaces we inhabit, invite us to see the world differently, and awaken our curiosity. That’s what inspires my work. Using enduring materials like reclaimed steel, stone, glass, ceramics, driftwood, and concrete, I try to give ideas physical form, creating sculptures that live alongside nature and quietly invite contemplation.
More than anything, I hope my work encourages people to slow down. Gardens naturally invite reflection, and I see sculpture as another way to enrich that experience. While a sculpture may remain unchanged, we never do. Our experiences, perspectives, and understanding of the world are constantly evolving, which means the same piece can reveal something entirely different depending on who’s encountering it and where they are in their own journey.
What I’m most proud of is knowing that an idea that once existed only in my mind can become part of someone else’s life. There’s something deeply meaningful about creating a sculpture that resonates with a complete stranger enough that they choose to live with it in their own garden or home. To me, that’s what art is. It’s the quiet resonance between the maker and the keeper. An idea begins in one person’s imagination, but its journey isn’t complete until it finds meaning in someone else’s. Every sculpture leaves my hands, but it continues its story in the life of the person who chose it.
What are your plans for the future?
My long-term vision is to create a peaceful garden gallery where art and nature exist together. I imagine a place where visitors can wander at their own pace, sit beneath a Japanese maple with a cup of coffee or tea, and spend time with sculptures in a setting where they truly belong.
Unlike a traditional gallery, I want people to experience the work naturally and without pressure. They can walk around it, see how it changes with the light and the seasons, and simply enjoy being there. If someone eventually falls in love with a sculpture and decides to take it home, another piece will take its place, allowing the garden to continue evolving.
Bringing that vision to life will likely require the right property, partnerships, or patrons who believe in creating spaces where art and nature can be experienced together. If this vision resonates with someone reading this, I’d love the opportunity to have that conversation..
If I’m fortunate enough to realize that vision one day, I hope it becomes a place people return to – not just to see what’s new, but to reconnect with a place that offers curiosity, conversation, and a sense of tranquility.
To see more of my work or follow me on my journey, go to www.facebook.com/artful-infusion or @Artful_Infusion on Instagram. To schedule a Garden Gallery visit, you can reach me at artfulinfusion@gmail
.com and 616-862-2266.
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- Instagram: @artful-infusion
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