The inspiration for my work comes from the emojis on my phone; these images sparked my creativity and guided the creation of my art. *I aim for viewers to embrace a joyful emoji state of mind, eliciting feelings of happiness and positive vibes through my artwork. *Absolutely, the freedom to choose your medium, subject matter, and style in self-expression provides a rich and diverse canvas for your creativity. It's a unique form ARTIST BIOOgheneruemu Joel arueya was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He hails from Ughella north local Government in Delta zeta state, Nigeria, and had his primary and secondary education in Lagos Nigeria. He soon realized his love for art and apprenticed himself to a small art studio where he learnt a few art tricks. He studied General Arts at the Auchi polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. This gave him a solid foundation to discover his true artistic self. He graduated with a Higher Diploma in Fine Arts with specialization in Painting. Ten years down the line, he has finally found himself, his paintings are collected by several high profile officers both locally and internationally. Aside this, he has participated in several group exhibitions and art auctions in Nigeria, and the UK such as Marcel's Attic art auction (UK), SOGAL art auction (Nigeria), Terra Kulture, My Drum Auction House (Nigeria) and several others. He has a two solo exhibitions to his credit, one sponsored by Guaranty Trust Bank Nigeria. a showcase of what he has been up to in recent times at the Oasis Lounge, Murtala Mohamed International Airport, Lago's Nigeria. His second solo is powered by AMG Projects/ Artsy Joel Arueya's solo exhibition 'MAGIC. He also did a two month art residence at "kunst Ayl Art Residemz Quedliburg, Germany, His consistent artistic expressions have paved way for him in the art scene and beyond. Interestinly, Otto Gallery(US) featured some of his works. His works were also used for a Sterling Bank advert to promote their love and regard for culture and creativity in a mix with spoken words. He was one of the few artists invited by the Government of Lagos State. Akinwunmi Ambode to brainstorm on ways to further beautify the state.ABOUT MY ART Joel Arueya is a multitalented creative with an adapt love for his lines, forms and colours as a major means of visual expression. His works are highly conceptual, possessing deep undertones that go beyond his visual representations which are largely mood-driven and message-led. He is dynamic and industrious and loves to create mixed-media paintings on canvas filled with thoughts of his emotions and feelings, using symmetric and asymmetric lines, texture, colours and patterns. Acrylic,oil on canvas mixed media Artwork Signed Nigeria

Good Condition, as in images

48 x 48 cm

1.5 kg