A performance artist known for his distinctive briefcase 'look' has won another award.

Eugene Ankomah, also known as EA, has been named Best Visual Artist at the BEFFTA Awards.

This is the fourth time the Brent-based artist has been recognised at the awards, having previously won Best Creative Artist of the Year in 2022.

Mr Ankomah, who attended Willesden High School, Central St Martins College of Art & Design, and the University of Westminster, has showcased his work internationally in countries including the US, Greece, Germany, and Nigeria.

He is known for using his art to raise social awareness and create discussions around issues affecting young people and society.

His project 'Re-claim', launched in 2019, is an anti-knife crime initiative that allows young people to engage with art in a non-judgemental way.

The project aims to bring the community together and facilitate a dialogue between the police, community leaders, and young people.

Mr Ankomah said: "My other passion is using art as a tool in raising social consciousness and to create a discussion around issues that affect young people and society at large.

"My project 'Re-claim' is a platform/project, an anti-knife crime project (slowly touring around various parts of London) I created and launched back in 2019.

"It allows young people to engage with art in a way that is non-judgemental and free whilst allowing them to tell their story and thoughts on knife crime and the protection of their lives, in a way that finally (the public installation) brings the community together in a powerful way that allows the police and community leaders to engage with young people, hearing and learning from each other's perspective and creating a more honest and authentic dialogue within the context of the work."

His artistic campaign continues when he is invited to other award shows throughout the year.

This is often seen in his unique cases, which have become part of his trademark and iconic "looks".

Mr Ankomah said: "I just want to help inspire the community and young people, in the midst of all the daily difficulties and challenges we face."