Paul Ahyi

Place: Abomey

Born: 1930

Death: 2010

Biography:

Paul Ahyi was a Togolese artist, sculptor, architect, painter, interior designer and author. He was born in Abomey, Togo, in 1930 and died in Lomé, Togo, in 2010. Ahyi is credited with designing the flag of Togo. He was known for his massive outdoor artworks, reliefs and sculptures, including his contributions to the Independence Monument in Lomé. Other outdoor sculptures and statues by Ahyi can be found on buildings and in parks throughout Togo, as well as the Vatican, Senegal, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and South Korea. He also created his pieces using a wide array of mediums including jewelry, pottery, ceramics and tapestries. He was also an interior designer who created household objects and art pieces.