Alfred Conteh is a classically trained artist, who has practiced his craft for more than 20 years. Born and raised in a small southern college town (Fort Valley, GA), there weren't many places to be exposed to fine art. As a child, comic books and cartoons were Alfred Conteh's main source of inspiration. His parents' untiring efforts to educate him about history, culture and philosophy started Alfred down the road to becoming a narrative and sculptural artist. After earning a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from Hampton University, Conteh continued his formal education at Georgia Southern University; earning a Master's Degree in Fine Arts.

In graduate school, Alfred had the time and facilities to experiment and formulate his own visual voice. The process of "making" became far more personal. His experiences as a man, a southerner, and an African American all found their way into how he expressed himself. It was here that his conviction and confidence as an artist combined to make his work truly important to him.

Alfred Conteh uses a variation of symbolism, historical elements, themes and imagery in his representational work. Conteh sheds light on the current realities of African American people; by bringing their stories and experiences to the forefront. Conteh's creative techniques range from paintings to drawings and sculptures to assemblage works. His artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world.