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Painting for Togolese artist Kodjovi is fearlessly following an instinct. Kodjovi's work is honest and palpable: exposed, raw, and direct. His work is an unfiltered manifestation of his soul. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures balanced by the peaceful compositions emanating from below the surface.
This abstract mixed media artwork on canvas features a bold, highly contrasted composition centered around a large pink form. A wide block of coral-pink paint dominates the center, applied with broad, energetic strokes. This central shape sits over a layered white background that shows rough textures, dark underlying speckles, and fine scrapings across its surface.
The central light and pink elements are contained by a thick, dark gray and black border that frames the canvas. The bottom border features dense, white graffiti-like markings and abstract scribbles, split by a single, sharp horizontal line of bright red. Additional subtle, fluid white lines and paint splatters are visible along the top and right edges of the dark frame.
This 48 inch high and 36 inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Kodjovi on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work further emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery is included.
Kodjovi grew up in Lomé, Togo, where he first created art using salvaged construction materials before moving on to mixed-media, collage, acrylics, and oils. He moved to Paris in 2001 and then relocated to the United States in 2003. His paintings have been shown at Art Basel Miami, recognized by Red Dot Miami, and featured in interviews with the BBC, France 2, and TV5Monde.
