Toddler becomes world’s youngest male art at the age of 1 year and 152 days, sells 9 paintings | Trending
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, a young prodigy from Ghana, has etched his name in the prestigious Guinness World Records (GWR) as the world’s youngest male art. At the tender age of 1 year and 152 days, he not only created several paintings but also sold nine of them at an exhibition. This remarkable feat has not only delighted his local community but has also sparked global admiration, with many expressing their awe at his inclusion in the GWR l. The image shows Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, the toddler named the world’s youngest male art. (Instagram/@ace_liam_paints) When did the toddler start painting?His mom, Chantelle, told GWR that his passion for painting had been apparent from a young age when he was just six months old. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “While learning to crawl, I spread out a piece of unstretched canvas on the floor and dropped some paint on it as a way to keep him busy while I worked on a commission painting,” she added. He ended up spreading the paint all over the canvas, and in the process, he created his first masterpiece, The Crawl,” she explained. “He has created a buzz and heightened the conversation about art appreciation,” Chantelle commented, “as well as discovering and nurturing talents in kids”. She also added that painting has become his “favourite activity”. The toddler has turned into a celebrity in Ghana. He not only attracted attention from national – and international – media but also from the First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. Toddler’s exhibitionAce-Liam recently had his first group exhibition. Ten of his artworks were displayed, and nine of them were sold during the event. “Ace-Liam’s art is more about expression and exploration rather than conveying specific messages,” reported GWR, citing a comment from the young painter’s mom. “His abstract paintings are inspired the world around him; colours, shapes, textures and his mood,” she said, adding “Every painting is an expression of his curiosity and joy in discovering new things.” Future plans for the youngest male painter“After his record of world’s youngest art (male) was approved, Ace-Liam’s proud family began exploring opportunities to place him in an environment where his artic talent could be nurtured through quality education,” according to GWR. His family is seeking “international scholarship opportunities as well as international opportunities for him” and also to sell his artworks. Advice from Ace-Liam’s motherShe advised parents to encourage their kids to find their interests and also to support them. “Every child is unique, and nurturing their passions can lead to amazing discoveries and achievements,” she said. “Read it over and over again before attempting it and remember, the journey and the joy it brings is very fulfilling,” she added.