Opening Eyes through Art with Sisqo Ndombe Akisieful

Growing up in a creative environment in Kinshasa, Congolese multidisciplinary artist Sisqo Ndombe Akisieful paints characters that captivate the viewer with their gaze, the element that the artist calls the heart of all his paintings. Expressing the realities of the Congolese society through his subjects’ eyes, Sisqo’s works invite us to a deep reflection on his native country and the multiple problems and conflicts on the African continent.

In our interview we spoke with Sisqo about his beginnings in the arts, the joy of painting with your hands, and his hope to raise awareness and bring about change through his works.

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All Eyes On Mawuko Abosseh

Mawuko ABOSSEH is a self-taught visual artist of Togolese origin. In his works he deals with several themes, one in particular being the stool which in his language means “Atiklè”, a symbol of power, authority, sovereignty, submission and ambition. The artist lives and works in LomĂ©, Togo. Find out more about Abosseh in today’s “All Eyes On”.

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Rising Stars: Fredrick Idele Osarodion

Mixed media artist and art instructor Fredrick Idele Osarodion, creates distorted figurative expressions that explore the beauty and complexities of the human experience, reflecting hope, courage, and confidence through different situations. Learn more about the Nigerian artist in today’s Rising Stars.

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All Eyes on Olalekan Odunbori

Welcome to another series of “All Eyes On” with Nigerian painter Olalekan Odunbori who recently created a series on Self Evaluation and Self Consciousness, which we are excited to share with you. Enjoy!

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Rising Stars: John Makama

Capturing confidence, beauty and the essence of his models through green skin and poker dots, Nigerian artist Makama John’s paintings are truly one of a kind. Learn more about today’s Rising Star and the inspiration behind his artwork.

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