About
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 minimalist, graphic composition set against a solid field of bright pink paint. The background is thickly applied with horizontal texture lines spanning the canvas. Positioned left of the center is a loose, gestural symbol painted in a vibrant medium blue, resembling a stylized script.
The top edge reveals a subtle line of yellow paint peeking from an underlying layer. The lower-left corner features a highly distressed, raw patch showing a mix of turquoise green, white splatters, and a touch of orange underneath. The remaining canvas borders show hints of raw edges and gray underlayers, adding a worn characteristic to the vibrant piece.
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.
