Artist/Designer - Ofobuike Okudoh

Ofobuike's works are a physical manifestation of the power of lines and layered textures that tell a tale of unprecedented movements and intricate details.

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Title: Iyin (2022)

She's called 'Iyin', the Yoruba word for praise. It depicts a pregnant woman thanking the godess of fertility for the fruit of the womb while she dances and sways with excitement. It's my biggest and most detailed work.

Medium: Markers, pens and acrylics.

Dimension: 150 x 180cm

Title: Foetal (2022)

The woman with the fruit of the womb dances down an aisle in the most liquified and contorted anatomical forms.

Excitement so great that her body double emanates to mimic her dance moves.

Dimension: 70cm x 100cm

Medium: Markers, ball pens and acrylic on 220g paper.

Title: Abiyamo (2022)

Abiyamo is the yoruba translation for mother.

She depicts a glorious baby resting its head on its mother's shoulder in total safety and trust in its mothers protection abilities.

Dimension: 70cm x 100cm

Medium: Markers, ball pens and acrylic on 220g paper.

Title: Pulchritude (2022)

Beauty in its most pertinent shapes and forms captured in a being.

Her anatomy is a spiritual wonder, possessing a spring-like neck, whimsical patterns, an esthetic xray facial structure and the richest textured hair.

Dimension: 70cm x 100cm

Medium: Markers and ball pens on 220g paper.

Title: Full spring

A visual depiction of sustainable abundance, inner peace and happiness.

This is further emphasized by full lips and locks of hair growing like trees.

72cm x 100cm

Title: Queen mother (2021)

A spiritual portrait of a warrior queen who hails from a unique tribe that possesses distinct, elongated bucal muscles and organic skulls.

She's being captured as she dances, oozing beauty, strength and unrivaled skills in battle.

Media: Markers and ball pens on 220g paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: Avenge

A mix of infant and masquerade DNA.

An earthly representation of a spiritual being in form of a child, here on earth to represent justice for children on the other side.

70cm x 100cm

Title: THE LINK (2021) SOLD

An esthetic representation of jaw pains and its adverse effects on mental health in form of depression.

Media: Markers, acrylic and ball pens on 220g paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: Fertility tree (2021)

A multifaceted being in form of a tree depicting the fountain of fertility and abundance.

Media: Markers, acrylic and oil pastels.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: Morphin (2020)

A spiritual story where the human self deconstructs in order to create a new masquerade-human being that further depicts a higher sate of consciousness.

Media: Markers and ball pens.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: TUMOUR IV (2020)

Sorrow that violently bursts out into a dramatic tumour but quickly embraces colour as a result of resilience and perseverance of the host.

Media: Markers, ball pens and oil pastels.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: INTRIBE (2020)

A spiritual portrait of a maiden from a vegetal tribe, adorned with eclectic colours, patterns and textures while being entirely intune with her tribal prowess.

Media: Ball pens, acrylic and markers on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: Twin sisters of Confusion (2020)

They pretend to be enemies in our presence.

Away from our gaze, they unite, turn brothers against one another and tear down age-old kingdoms and sacred cultures.

They feast on the royal blood of the naive then replace their glory with pain and strife.

Media: Markers and acrylic on 224 g. paper

Dimension: 100 x 148 cm

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Twin Sisters of Confusion (Work in progress)

Title: BLOSSOM (2020)

A mysterious queen growing and blossoming in all glory and pulchritude towards a higher and improved state of self.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

SOLD

With frame.

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Title: OBLONGATISM (2020)

Elements from worlds unknown, creating countless layers of sacred knowledge with celestial antennas and outgrowths. It's a limitless flow further illustrated by an ocular outburst.

Media: Ball pens, markers and acrylic on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: TYPHOON LADEN (2020)

Threatened but not defeated. Disfigurement is just the commencement of my mutation. Despite the great storm, my bones and muscles deconstruct to create new horizons. I constantly survive and adapt.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and acrylic on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: RIVERINE (2020)

Growth of a powerful being emerging from a dark river. It's deeper than beauty and elegance. It's a story of human perseverance despite the voracious evil that lurks in the corners. An unstoppable ascension from a disadvantaged situation that permits one to rise above difficulty and grow exponentially.

Media: Ball pens, markers, acrylic and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 90 cm

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Title: IRIN AJO (2019)

'Journey' in Yoruba language.

The deconstructed face in progress: A manifestation of a dire journey through life's challenges while discovering and improving oneself as a result of lessons learnt from past mistakes.

Media: Ball pens, markers and acrylic on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: My crown, my halo (2017)

A beautiful tribal queen emitting voltage from the sun, through her afro halo while dwelling on the beach .

Media: Markers, collage and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 50 cm

Title: POISE ! (2018)

Grace coupled with elegance which gives rise to a vegetal neck germination.

Media: Markers and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Title: Flow with the wind II (2020)

Celestial oxygen giving life to the key elements of a delicately adorned, liquified face with strong features.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Title: BUDDING (2019)

An organic face further illustrated by fruity augmentations and delicate outgrowths. The beauty of fertility is key.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

BURST (2019)

Burst is a revelation of a being breezing through barriers effortlessly while creating impressive splashes of colour and texture.

Media: Ball pens, markers, and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm .

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Title: HISS ! (2018)

A pen and graphite illustration of lines expressing the art of hissing which is quite common among Africans and black people in general. We HISS to show disapproval, for comic sarcasm, when angry or irritated. Well it depends on the intensity and duration of the act.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Title: UNMASKED (2018)

An ironic story of seeing the man behind the mask. However, the man is the mask with personified expressions.

Media: Pens, markers and oil pastels on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: Ogé - SWAG (2019)

An elegant caricature of a stylish Yoruba (Nigerian ) woman brought to life by oil pastels and fine pens.

Media: Markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: SPEECH ( 2019)

A rain of wisdom which causes an organic multiplication of the subject's lips. This further translates into oral uprightness and words with positive impact.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Title: Breakthrough (2019)

A confident queen adorned with courage to break through barriers and thrive in the midst of adversity.

Media: Markers and oil pastels on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: Flow with the wind (2019)

Facial strength illustrated by flowy lashes and fluid movements that arise from wind that brings strength and good fortune.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Title: Blue clouds (2019) SOLD

The glorification of hair with a celestial twists where there's an organic growth aided by photosynthesis . The hair hereby transforms into a blue cloud growing towards the sun.

Media: Markers, acrylic and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

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Title: Tumour III (2020)

Sorrow that violently bursts out into a dramatic tumour but quickly embraces colour as a result of resilience and perseverance of the host.

Media: Markers and oil pastels on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 67 cm

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Title: Interwoven (2019)

Reconstructed-deconstruction at its best with a visual game of interwoven buccal muscles.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Title: Compost Sprout (2018)

An unexpected tale of layered castaways which turned out to be more fruitful than the perpetrators while possessing beauty that defines itself.

Media: Pens, markers and oil pastels on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Title: FUSION (2019)

Two is company, three is a crowd. .

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Title: Raised to Power (2020)

A depiction of strength reinforced by multiple layers of innate beauty that further pushes aesthetic envelopes.

Media: Ball pens, markers and acrylic on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: FORCE II (2019)

A member of a sacred tribe captured expressing strength through facial muscles and tissues which further serve as a force field.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: Give rise (2020)

A visual representation of strength, beauty, authority and unapologetic prowess.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: TRIBAL WINK III (2020)

The third work from a series that depict an epic mix of tribal art and modern sense of humour which creates a more human and approachable experience.

Media: Ball pens, markers and acrylic on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: UNMASKED II (2020)

An ironic story of seeing the man behind the mask. However, the man is the mask with personified expressions.

Media: Markers, oil pastel and ball pens on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: Vegebeing (2019)

A human- plant fusion that exudes vegetal growth and self improvement.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70x 100 cm

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Title: Nasal (2020)

An organic being nourishing itself from nasal power and deep spirituality.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: Zone (2019)

She's in her zone of self confidence, appreciating herself because she knows she deserves the best.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: Siamese (2020)

Two heads are better than one is the name of the game as opposed to a deformity. This piece depicts the siamese power of collaboration.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: Ila (Yoruba facial marks)

In ancient times,tribal marks were seen as beautiful and a regal proof of identity - In other words,a passport.On the contrary, as Africa became westernized, it then turned into a subject of ridicule ,to the extent that people with these marks are often mocked and degraded in the modern Nigerian society.This is a stance to reverse this while taking it back to the roots.

Dimension: 50 × 65 cm

Year: 2018

Media: Ball pen, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Title: Mouth Trek (2019)

An illustration of the mouth as an elongated antenna that could lead one through the right path or otherwise. So choose your words wisely.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

Title: STILL HERE (2017)

Resilience of a beauty attacked for centuries but is STILL HERE.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Collage , ink and coloured pencils on 220 g. paper

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Title: Shuku (2020)

Shuku is a hairstyle from the Yoruba tribe that accentuates cranial and facial bone structure while exuding rays of beauty.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: In the mix (2019)

Shows a being characterized by a mixture of human and masquerade anatomy. A new race of living masquerades in all their glory.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: Sista (2019)

Sista depicts a spiritual, feminine bond between an elder sister and the younger one who looks up to her for guidance and wisdom.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g paper.

Title: INTERTWINED (2019)

An anatomic liquification that emits texture-rich and vibrant pulchritude.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Title: FESTIVAL OF FIRE (2019)

Power surges from a festival of beings mixed with

masquerade DNA as fire being the powerhouse.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel

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Soul food (2017)

Soul food...drink from the fro of life and thirst no more.

Dimension : 50 x 65 cm (19.49 x

27.56’’),

Weight: 89 g.

Media: Collage , ink and posca on 220 g. paper

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RICH (2019)

A celebration of aesthetic richness illustrated by lines dots, numbers and patterns.

Dimension : 50 x 65cm

Media : Ball pen , fine pens , markers , oil

pastel on 220 g. paper

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Title: Adaptée (2020)

Beauty so intense, it could adapt to the most constraining conditions and emerge even better.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

TRANCE (2019)

A high priestess in a trance while communicating with higher powers and seeking answers to the physical world’s predicaments.

Media: Fine pens , ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

Weight: 87 g

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm (19.69 x

27.56’’)

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Ogé II (2019)

Ogé II shows a stylish Yoruba woman on her way to a party, all dressed up to kill.

Media: Ball pens, marker and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

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Title: EYE SEE II (2019)

Explains the hypersentitivity of the eye through multiple pulpils, iris and corneas.

Media: Ball pen , markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

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TRANSCEND (2019)

Captures a stylish silhouette in haute couture thereby oozing diverse positive energies.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Ink, acrylic and oil pastels on 220 g. paper.

Title: ONI FAARI (2019)

Oni faari means a stylish person with a lot of panache. In this case it’s a yoruba woman flaunting her anatomic and cultural prowess.

Media: Ball pens, markers and on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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HAUTE (2019)

HAUTE (french) means high. An editorial style illustration showing high fashion at its best.

Dimension : 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Markers and metallic markers on 220 g. paper.

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Title: FILLED (2019)

A beauty expressing her enriched state of pulchritude and poise which is further expressed by the dexterity of the pen details and texture.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

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GéLé SKèNTèLè (2018)

An adoration for the Gélé - A fashion staple used to make a statement in the Yoruba culture (Nigeria). The bigger, the better.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Ball pen , fine pens , markers , oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: GRUMPSTYLE (2019)

The art of being grumpy but stylish. The irony brings out the beauty in this one.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Pens and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

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TUMOUR II (2018)

Shows an extreme state of pain expressed by the outgrowth of body tissues due to internal strife , sorrow or sickness.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

TRANCE II (2019)

Depicts a spiritual state of TRANCE that exudes physical beauty.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm ((19.49 x 27.56’’)

Weight: 88 g

Media: Ink and oil pastel on 220 g. paper

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UNBOTHERED (2019)

Captures a moving moment of confidence and the art of standing one’s ground despite external pressure.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Markers , acrylic and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

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THE SOUL IN ME (2018)

Depicts the physical and spiritual combination of human existence.

Media: Pens and markers on 220g paper

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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INVINCIBLE BEAUTY (2019)

Invincible beauty!

Beauty that doesn't fade but multiplies.

Media: Ball pens, markers, and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm .

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Title: Artistic Xray

Where beauty is in the EYE of the beholder . This gaze further pierces through the being of the subject and reveals skin-deep pulchritude.

Dimension: 50 × 70 cm

Media: Ball pen, markers, oil pastel and graphite on 220 g. paper .

Title: Beauty of the cleft

Portrait of a cleft-lipped beauty.

Dimension: 50 × 65 cm

Media: Ball pen, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper .

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Title: TUMOUR II (2018)

The second from the tumour series which externalises internal pain and struggles in form of a tumour.

Media: Ball pen, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

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Title: EBUN (2019)

Ebun (Yoruba) means gift. Here we see a woman adorned with the most beautiful ornaments represented by lines and profound texture.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm.

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Title: MAMMARY (2019)

An appreciation for nature and a pertinent source of human existence , the breasts that house the mammary glands.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Media: Markers and pens on 220 g. paper.

Title: GAP (2019)

A deep state of happiness further illustrated by delicate lines, texture and most importantly, the gapped teeth with monochrome motifs.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

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Title: EDITORIAL (2019)

Depicts a quite animated pose that spews unapologetic beauty.

Media: Ball pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: HIGH PUFF, HIGH PLUMP (2019)

Illustrates the stylish nature of full features as her full lips match her deeply hydrated afro puff.

Media: Ball pen , markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Title: TRANSCEND II (2019)

Captures a stylish silhouette in haute couture thereby oozing diverse positive energies.

Media: Ball pen and markers on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

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TUMOUR (2018)

A mix of pain and beauty. When sorrow becomes so intense, it outgrows into a tumour. There could be beauty in pain if we take it as an opportunity to learn and most importantly, a stepping stone towards a greater purpose. Surmount those challenges because that's life. It only makes us appreciate the reward.

Dimension: 50 × 7 0 cm

Media: oil pastel, ink and ball pen on 220g paper

MARTIAL DANCE (2019)

A mixture of martial art and dance.

Media: Ball pens, markers, and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

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ANCESTOR (2018)

Captures a scene of personification where humans take on masquerade attributes as communication with the ancestors is concerned.

Dimension : 50 x 65 cm

Ball pen and fine pens on 220 g. paper.

Title: FORCE (2019)

A member of a sacred tribe captured expressing strength through elongated buccal muscles.

Media: pens and oil pastels on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

PROUD MARY (2018)

A depiction of that Tina turner strength and unrivaled athletic elegance, with an afro this time.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Markers, ball pens and graphite on 220 g. paper.

TRIBAL WINK (2019)

An epic mix of tribal art and modern sense of humour which creates a more human and approachable experience.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Title: GRACIOUS (2019)

Depicts grace in all forms through harmony of all pertinent elements and textures.

Media: Pens and acrylic on 200 g. paper.

Dimension: 49.5 x 70 cm

Title: RAIN (2019)

A rain of blessings in form of colours enriching the existence of the subject.

Dimension : 49.5 x 70 cm

Media: Markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

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Title: EYE SEE (2019)

Shows over-sized eyes as an advantage as opposed to being a deformity. The visual ability here is over-performant, not otherwise.

Media: Ball pens, marker and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: TRIBAL WINK II (2019)

This is the second artwork from the tribal wink series which illustrates tribal elements and structure through a human gaze and expression.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastels on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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Title: THE WAIT (2019)

A stunning queen waiting patiently in her abode to be consumed by her king, and through his eyes this is captured.

Media: Ball pens, marker, and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

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POWER (2019)

Depicts the interplay between power and femininity without stereotypes or prejudice.

Dimension : 50 x 70 cm

Media: Ball pen , markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

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Title: ROUND (2019)

A deep appreciation for full features, in form of roundness here. It’s further enriched with delicate details.

Media: Ball pens, markers and on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

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Title: Beautiful pestilence (2019)

Bringing out beauty in form of hope where there is pestilence and long suffering.

Media: Ball pens, markers and oil pastel on 220 g. paper.

Dimension: 70 x 100 cm

Title: LUSH (2018)

Shows a woman taking care of her being and placing herself in high esteem. There by creating a lush experience with self.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

Media: Markers and ball pens on 220 g. paper.

HATBROW (2018)

Playful chic illustration that tells a tale of partnership and the combination of the brow and a hat. The hatbrow signifies a crown for the achievements that come with collaboration.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Media: Pens and markers on 220 g. paper.

DANCE WITH THE SPIRITS

For centuries, there have been stories and myths surrounding the communication with higher powers and the under world. This illustration captures a mild windy scene of this act.

Media: Pen , ball pens and markers on 220 paper.

Dimension: 50 x 65 cm

EUPHORIA (2018)

A satisfying tale of the deep feeling of fulfillment that comes with the exoneration of beauty. It further illustrates the power of compliments and the recognition of innate and external treasures.

Dimension: 50 x 70 cm

Media: Markers, oil pastels and pens on 220 g. paper.