- Biography: Timothy UfuomaEfe Orikri is a Michigan-based artist. Orikri's collection features the Nigerian native's unique philosophy towards life reflected in his signature pieces.
Orikri, through children's workshops and his philanthropic donations, aspires to use his artwork as a means to contribute towards societal change, while passionately communicating to his audiences through a wide spectrum of vibrant colors, expressive themes and dramatic imagery.
The most obvious attribute of my work is the use of color as a means of expression. In addition, I enhance the color content of each canvas with touches of light and shadows by using texture and three-dimensional forms to add emphasis to the desired effect. For the most part, I rely on colors as a major element in projecting the emotional content in my works. One of the major objectives in creating my paintings in my desire to fulfill an emotional response, rather than focusing on the subject matter.
I always choose to present my work in strong, bold colors, with an overall reliance on lines and forms to give it its distinctive nature. Through the use of these colors and forms, the subject is transformed into its essential, formative concepts, both of simple and complex nature.
- Current residence: Detroit, Michigan
- Personal Quote: My aspiration is that my art will contribute to the creation of a better world for all to enjoy.
- Interests: Community outreach workshops for children and teens.
- Last Event/Show: Framations Art Gallery
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Future Plans: Share more of my work with the world and continue to work with youth through my Compassion Through Art project.
- A message to members: Thank you to all the artists that bring their talents to all to view.
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