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This textural mixed-media painting on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio delivers an unfiltered glimpse into the artist's soul through a powerful blend of texture, energy, and abstract figurative form.
A striking, central neo-expressionist form emerges boldly from the canvas, acting as a powerful centerpiece for Olympio's acclaimed figurative works. Visually gripping and complex, thicker splatters of white and yellow acrylic sit atop a rich, emerald-green background, which subtly reveals glimpses of underlying, calmer compositions. Energetic oil pastel strokes combined with sweeping spray paint lines create a buzzing sense of kinetic motion across the surface. This artwork offers an intense, tactile experience where heavily layered textures and movements perfectly balance a deeply structured composition.
• One-of-a-kind abstract mixed media painting measuring 48 inches high and 36 inches wide
• Painted on all sides
• Wired and ready to hang
• Signed by the artist on the back
Growing up in Lomé, Togo, West Africa, as one of eight siblings, he found his first art supplies in building scraps. He began by building raw sculptures from found objects before moving to mixed-media collages in high school. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas.
His creative journey took him from West Africa to Paris in 2001, and eventually to the United States in 2003. Since then, his career has skyrocketed. He made waves at Art Basel Miami, where Red Dot Miami named him one of the Top 10 Artists. Major global networks like the BBC, France 2, and TV5Monde have featured his studio practice. Today, he is widely celebrated as one of the most compelling Togolese-American voices in contemporary art, making his boundary-pushing canvases highly sought after by international collectors.
• Certificate of authenticity is included
• Free local Los Angeles area delivery
• Affordable U.S. and international shipping available
