When I create, my priority is design—the dynamic play of colour, texture, and space. Rather than focusing strictly on a subject, I aim to evoke a visual and emotional experience. I’m drawn to rawness, transparency, and simplicity—elements that allow the viewer’s eyes and imagination to travel freely through the work. It’s less about telling a […]
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The Four Elders is a two-part abstract painting series that pays tribute to the enduring influence of community elders—those whose presence, wisdom, and stories have shaped generations. Inspired by the natural, organic forms of wood, tree branches, and stems, these works embrace the unpredictable beauty of nature as a metaphor for age, resilience, and deep-rooted
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Twenty Faces is the title of this two-series collection, an idea I first explored in 2023. The concept resonated so deeply with me that I felt compelled to revisit it this year. This series offers me the freedom to dream and play with colours, creating vibrant and imaginative compositions. The paintings feature a dynamic assemblage
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Benin Models 3 marks the final piece in my series, a work deeply inspired by the bronze head of Queen Idia, a revered figure in African history. Queen Idia, mother of Oba Esigie, the ruler of Benin from 1504 to 1550, is celebrated as a warrior and a key figure in her son’s rise and
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Iyoba in Style is the title of this two series abstract paintings in acrylic on canvas, dimension – 60 by 54 inches. The art is inspired by a pendant mask of Queen Idia. The mask is made out of ivory. It is a portrait of Queen mother (which can be called Iyoba in Benin language)
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In my latest abstract painting titled “Pop Culture 3,” I delve into a series that vividly imagines an African masquerade adorned with a designer baseball cap—a symbolic portrayal of the complex interplay between tradition and the pervasive influence of Western culture in our society, a consequence of colonization. This artistic expression delves into the emotional
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The painting “Thoughts In Mask 1” portrays an imaginary mask, inspired by the symbolic and spiritual purposes of traditional African masks, such as the Mossi mask from Burkina Faso called Karanga. These masks play a vital role in ensuring a smooth transition to the afterlife during the burial of clan elders. However, “Thoughts In Mask
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In the expansive realm of artistic expression, “Harmony’s Anthem” emerges as a captivating masterpiece, its essence encapsulated within the dimensions of a 48 by 32 inches canvas. This acrylic marvel unveils a symbol of profound significance—a clenched fist forged meticulously from a convergence of faces, each serving as an ambassador for the united voices that
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This painting series, titled “Guy Whatsup 1,” features an acrylic painting on canvas with dimensions of 60 by 48 inches. The artwork is the first in a collection of totem figures wearing colourful berets. Interestingly, the title of the painting came to me after the collection was completed. The two totem figures depicted in the
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Royalty (Olohi) 3, this painting is an experimental documentation of the Queens of the Benin empire, one of the oldest empire in west Africa. Olohi means Queen in Benin language, the Oba (king) of Benin is known to have more than one Queen and they are adored with this kind of hair styles which is
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