Heather Agyepong is a British-Ghanaian photographer, visual artist and actor who graduated from City of Westminster College with a diploma in Performing Arts. Heather’s photography work has been shown at the Tate Modern and the Centre for British Photography, and her art has been commissioned by the likes of the Hyman Collection. Heather was also nominated for “Best Actress” at the 2025 Olivier Awards for her role as Des in Shifters, performed at Bush Theatre.
The Performing arts course sounded brilliant. The practical and theory mix felt like the perfect amount. We also had a brilliant movement/dance teacher who taught us so many styles. At the time I had undiagnosed Dyslexia and the teachers just knew I needed different learning styles and were just so intuitive with what I needed, it was brilliant.
Probably the Olivier Best Nomination this year and the National Portrait Gallery acquiring my artwork.
I’m interested in work which has something to say; not just for entertainment but to provoke the audience. Stories and communities that we haven’t heard about, different types of people on screen. In my visual art practice, I’m interested in themes around mental health, truth telling and catharsis for the audience.
Take advantage of all the facilities. There is so much there, so take up all the opportunities. Practical skills are brilliant but do ask about the business side of your creative pursuits like money management and freelance life, I should have asked more about that.
Yes. I have a new exhibition opening at New Art Exchange in Nottingham from 10th October 2025 – 24th January 2026. The work is about burnout, grind culture and finding sabbath rest.
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