Portrait of a Boy - Original Figurative Mixed Media Portrait Painting on Canvas by Kodjovi Olympio

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This large textural energetic abstract figurative artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with … Read more This large textural energetic abstract figurative artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's approach to mixed media on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this artwork.

This textural energetic abstract figurative artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's approach to mixed media on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork.

• One-of-a-kind abstract mixed media painting measuring 48 inches high and 36 inches wide
• Painted on all sides
• Wired and ready to hang
• Signed by the artist on the back
• Certificate of authenticity is included
• Free local Los Angeles area delivery
• Affordable U.S. and international shipping available

Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas.

In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. With a reputation as one of the most exciting Togolese American artists in the contemporary art world, Olympio's paintings are a must-see for anyone who appreciates bold, expressive artwork that pushes boundaries and challenges expectations. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally.

Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Olympio's original artworks since 2019. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artplex Gallery is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery.

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