New York winner of the International Art Prize – W&N

September 26, 2025 | |
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Cecilia is the New York winner of the International Art Prize, presented by Winsor & Newton and Paul Smith’s Foundation paulsmithsfoundation.org, her work was selected to win by @larryosseimensah Curator & Co-founder of @artnoirco.

What is the International Art Prize?

The International Art Prize is a collaboration between Paul Smith’s Foundation and Winsor & Newton. It is an open call for artists working in painting and drawing, and aims to support early‑career artists (within their first 10 years of practice).

Who is Cecilia Lamptey-Botchway 

Here is a summary of what is known about Cecilia:

  • She is originally from Ghana. 

  • She works as a mixed media visual artist, and her practice spans figurative painting, performance, abstraction, and textile making.

    Her technique includes “mopping cotton/wool fibres,” which suggests she works with fibrous materials (textiles, fibres) integrated into her visual works.

  • Her work explores themes around gender roles, womanhood, and the social challenges faced by African women. 

  • In the announcement of the 2025 winners, she is listed as the New York winner of the prize.