Artist Statement
My name is Michael, and I am a Nigerian immigrant and a DC-based artist.
Pablo Picasso once said, "The purpose of art is washing the daily dust of life off our souls." I strive to produce art with that purpose in mind. Art to me is powerfully emotional and/or intensely beautiful. I wish for people to see my work and to be awed or moved by it.
I'm not too sure if I have a distinct style. I've tried to cultivate one a few times but I've found that my works suffers as a result. A good teacher strives to adapt themselves to their students in order to bring out the best in him/her/they. I take the same approach with my art. Are there certain traits that show up frequently in my work? Sure. But I will not force those characteristics for the sake of maintaining a consistent style. Although I prefer my work to be dark, vivid, and moody, sometimes the piece calls for something else.