Victor Ekpuk Perfectly Blends Writing And Painting Into Vibrant Art
Nigeria-born Washington-based contemporary artist, Victor Ekpuk, creates breathtakingly vibrant pieces which seamlessly merge the art of writing and painting.
His work, which began as an exploration of Nsibidi – a centuries-old Nigerian system of writing that uses symbols instead of words or sounds – has now evolved into an exploration of the human condition.
Victor Ekpuk (Photo Tom Saarta )
Victor Ekpuk (Photo Mabeye Deme)
The aesthetic philosophy of Nsibidi, where simple signs convey complex ideas, led Ekpuk to further explore the art of drawing as a form of communication. It also led Ekpuk to invent his own hieroglyphic symbols.
Speaking about the themes of his work on his website, Ekpuk said:
“The subject matter of my work deals with the human condition explained through themes that are both universal and specific: family, gender, politics, culture and identity.”
Check out the rest of his work on his website and his Instagram.
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
(Photo Victor Ekpuk)
