Evanson Elad

 He was born in Mankon, a north west province of Cameroon. He attended Primary School at Cameroon Baptist Convention, Nkwen-Bamenda. In 1998 and 2000 he obtained his Ordinary level and Advance level certificates respectively in Government Bilingual High School (G.B.H.S.) Bamenda. He started to draw at a very young age with pens and pencils. Whenever he came back from school he spent most of his time drawing and colouring. It's long been said that arts in all its forms, is one of the most potent means to transform pain into beauty. Evanson has known that since he began devouring painting as a youngster growing up and he's been finding new ways to perform that alchemical reaction ever since. 

His mother took him to Spee, a celebrated Bamenda artist, who received him in his workshop. It was there that Evanson's training began in 1991 at the age of 12. Painting then became more and more a central element of his life. He left Spee's workshop in 1996 with a testimonial from the artist. With the help of his family, he continued this activity at home, blending his passion for painting and that for music. He plays the guitar, an instrument which accompanies and contributes to his creativity. The contradictions of contemporary life constitute the central theme of his works.