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| Year of creation | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40.5 W × 51 H × 1.5 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | contemporary art |
| Genre | genre |
| Materials | acrylic, canvas |
| Type of packaging | wooden box |
Description of the Artwork “Traces of Making”
Layers of gesture and color converge into a fragmented, almost-figure—suggesting the quiet presence of a maker at work. Fleeting marks and interruptions echo the rhythm of labor, while passages of acrylic gold surface like memory or value embedded within the act itself. The painting resists a fixed form, instead holding onto the residue of touch, process, and time—where what remains is not the figure, but the evidence of its making.
Ovwede Efe Art, United Kingdom
I am a self-taught visual artist born in Delta State, Nigeria, and raised in Benin City—an environment rich in traditional artistry. From an early age, I was immersed in a creative culture shaped by sculptors, painters, carvers, and architectural designers. This upbringing instilled in me a deep appreciation for both rural and urban artistic expressions and laid the foundation for my lifelong journey in contemporary art, I Study art education and administration in Delta state university before moving to U.K My practice spans Landscape, portrait, abstract and figurative painting, sculpture, textile/fashion, digital art, and performance. I work across diverse mediums, continuously exploring the tension between harmony and chaos, light and shadow, color and form. My process is intuitive and expressive, drawing inspiration from everyday encounters and emotional responses to the world around me. Much of my work is informed by movements such as expressionism, and abstraction, yet I strive to move beyond categorization. Each piece is a reflection of my evolving inner landscape—where spontaneity, experimentation, and emotional honesty guide my hand. I aim to create works that connect on a visceral level and invite the viewer to engage not only visually, but emotionally. As I continue to develop my practice, I remain committed to pushing creative boundaries and exploring new forms of visual storytelling. Through my art, I hope to share moments of reflection, intensity, and beauty—and ultimately, to offer viewers the same sense of joy and discovery I experience in the act of creation.