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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
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2024
Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Kodjovi Olympio
The Midnight Riders
, 2024
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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Medium
Mixed Media on Canvas
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48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm.)
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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. It's 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.
This 48-inch high and 60-inch horizontal mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back and the side 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.
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.
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