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Why Art?

Art is personified.
It is the purpose of my existence. My embrace with art began a long way
back; it was simply for the love of art. I intended to study something
else, but my dad advised me otherwise. “Since you are used to doing art
sketches and painting at home, why not go for Art?” That was how it all
started. I finally decided on Art. And I tell you, it has been a
progressive race indeed, the choice was right and for the right person.

Training

I’m a graduate of
Rivers State College of Education, where I acquired an initial (NCE)
certificate in Fine and Applied Arts. I obtained a degree course (B.ED)
from the University of Ibadan, majoring in Painting. I am presently
pursuing a post graduate degree in Fine Arts and Design at the
University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Medium

I use all range of
painting media like pen, water colour, oil, acrylic, pencil, pastel,
cloths, etc. I also use some improvised materials such as wood, metal,
sand, newspaper, glue, and so on.

Influences

I have been
influenced by Chris Afube and Gani Odutokun for their usage and control
of colours. Then Hazel Harrison and Andrew Loomis for their
representation of object.

Inspirations

I would say my
inspiration comes from God Almighty and my environment. My works depict
our political scenes and activities around me.

Best work so far

There is no bad
artwork; all my works are lovely and unique in style, with its
messages. I have discovered that a lot of people don’t pick up or buy
your artwork because of the message you are preaching, but because they
like the colour combination and can imagine it being anywhere, be it
their office or home.

So, my brush
produces what is continually evolving. However, I am fascinated with a
recent painting of mine titled ‘Opi’, defining the combination of
different cultures in Nigeria.

Least satisfying work

I usually paint on top of them. I don’t burn artwork because I will see their uniqueness some day.

Career high point

Yet to come.

Favourite artist living or dead

Gani Odutokun

Ambition

I would want to see myself as a king sitting on top of my game.