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Artist Statement:
I was born and educated in the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
wher I developed painting
people en masse with the
palette knife and oil.
After getting my first degree
in Fine Art, I moved to USA
for more life's adventures.
Day by day, the artist in me
was growing but not coming
out. Due to many difficulties
I went through, multiple jobs
and family pressures, I could
not concentrate on painting.
After 1991, painting to me
became a conduit for my
survival. I started playing my
native records to enhance my
ability to link my soul back
to my root.. And voila ! ! It
worked, and it's still
working.My academic experience
came into play in a more
sujective and personal way.
I started painting about 'us'
from our weaknesses to our
fortitudes and vice versa.
Every piece I produce has that
human touch that keeps the
viewer engaged. Today, I do
not have to draw or sketch the
traditional way to form an
idea; but I could literally
see images dangling before my
eyes. When my emotions are
expressed that way, I feel a
fresh shower of relief.
I am a color-centric painter.
I respond to my ...
Further Information
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Exhibitions for Bayo Iribhogbe:
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1992: Organized by Societes des Artistes Independants at the Grand Palais in honor of Fernando Botero.
1998: Oakbrook Invitational, IL.
1999: Bayo Gallery, opened in chicago.
2001: Bayo Studio, opened in New York City (Soho)
2004: Paris show at La Bastille
2004: Art International Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland.
2005: Gallery Twenty-four, Berlin, Germany
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