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Why art?

I was invited into it when I discovered that every man has a
purpose on earth and that purpose when discovered becomes a calling.

Training

I graduated with distinction in Painting from the famous Art
School, Federal Polytechnic Auchi where I majored in Painting and obtained an
HND (2004). I have participated in several workshops in print making,
photography and the use of found objects in Nigeria and abroad. Notable among
them is the’ Waste to Art’ workshop at the Alliance Franco, Banjul, Gambia; and
the Auchi Artists Convention workshop in Printmaking.

Medium

I work with pastel, acrylic, oil, charcoal, mixed media. I have
always seen myself as an experimental artist not restricted to any medium.

Influences

My mum, my teachers, mentors in art, and all artist.

Inspirations

I draw inspiration from the day to day activities, the news,
people around, my environment, nature, and lastly from every last work I
produce.

Best work so far

The painting on my mind that is yet to be put on a canvas and I
hope it will be the best because every work I produce always looks like the
best until I produce another and realise/feel like it is also the best. But as
long as I keep painting, I don’t think I will ever choose a work to be my best
work.

Least satisfying work

One man’s meal is another man’s poison. I believe in this
philosophy: “there is nothing like a bad art work”.

Career high point

So far, with over 30 group exhibitions to my credit, I will say
it was participating in the Dakar Biennale 2010 with Senegalese Artists, and
Waste to Art workshop in Banjul, Gambia.

Favourite artist

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Ambitions

Whenever the word art is mentioned the name KPODOH should come
to mind. The world will say there lived a man that did his work as if no other
person could do it better.