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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 an energetic, graphic composition set against a vibrant field of solid pink paint. Thickly applied with a smooth yet visible texture, the pink background covers the majority of the surface. At the center, a bold white outline forms a loose circle that extends into a horizontal, ribbon-like loop to the right. Slashing directly across this white form are two intersecting, textured lines of bright green oil stick or pastel.
A narrow, textured strip of bright orange accents the upper portion of the left edge. Running along the bottom is a dark, distressed border showing layers of black paint, fine white splatters, and abstract scrapings that reveal the canvas underneath. Small peeks of a turquoise underlayer are also visible at the very bottom right corner, emphasizing the artwork's layered construction.
This textural pink 20-inch high by 24 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. Convenient local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery is included.
Kodjovi 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, Kodjovi left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Kodjovi 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 interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally.
