Clottey refers to his work as Afrogallonism, an artistic concept that questions consumerism in modern Africa through the use of yellow gallon containers. His creative process consists of cutting the containers into pieces and stitching them with copper wire to make large installation artworks. Participating in the Chale Wote festival in Accra, Ghana, around the theme of African Electronics in 2015, Clottey recycled gallons to make traditional masks and war garments enhanced with electronic materials. As the artist explains, most of electronic goods imported into Africa are actually made from the continent’s natural resources.

Wearing his handmade masks and costumes, Clottey performed a spiritual ceremony that represents African empowerment. His performance challenged the powers taken away from his country during colonial times, and the resource plunder that continues today. Jamestown which hosted the festival, is a district that was home to the colonizers and the venue of numerous events integral to Ghana’s history. Events such as Chale Wote present an opportunity for participants to manifest their creativity and express their desire for change.