Freedom's Rhythm . 2022
While freedom is deeply rooted in authority, it takes belief and understanding to work in the light of it. Employing the use of Fire, razorblade and sand paper, Alex Idoko in this piece Freedom’s Rhythm captures not only the idea of one finally breaking free, it captures one’s total surrender to authority that would in return command the freedom desired. It also shows the flow and the impact power has from it’s source to it’s destination when decrees are made. The portrait showcases a bound woman who has finally decided to rely on a stronger external force “the crown” which signifies royalty and authority to help her out of her predicament you will notice the bruises on her shoulder and feet showing previous struggle to break free on her own accord. While the Crown is above her head like a covering, it is gradually flowing on her body like a volcano and setting her free this flow represent a sent word or decree that has in it the power to break chains and set pace. Alex Idoko in this piece compels viewers to understand that not all battles can be won by just depending on self alone. Because, time and time again there would be battle unseen that requires total surrender to higher powers in order to emerge victorious.
Alex Peter Idoko (b. 1992) popularly known as Alex Peter, discovered his gift of Arts and painting at a very young age in Lagos. He grew in it and developed a deep passion for it. This passion ignited his love for and respect for art. He is a self-taught Pyrography (wood burning) artist. A maestro and he describes his technique as Surrealism and hyperrealism. His works reference African realities, he primarily concerns himself with writing, rebranding, and editing the Black story by bringing to the limelight Blacks of every continent while accessing issues and challenges that surround them and also setting positive images that would serve as a bearing to the new generation African/ blacks born and unborn. These artworks are created to lend voice to all who lack the power to speak in the public domain about sensitive issues that affect humanity, which he then skillfully execute as realism. He has participated in exhibitions at Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. Moniker art fair, New York, United States and Commonthread exhibition in London, Context Art Miami Fair A very passionate artist and the winner of the “Award of Excellence” in the 2016 Benue Youth Choice Awards, he has become more than a regular artist and seeks more ways to stand out.
While freedom is deeply rooted in authority, it takes belief and understanding to work in the light of it. Employing the use of Fire, razorblade and sand paper, Alex Idoko in this piece Freedom’s Rhythm captures not only the idea of one finally breaking free, it captures one’s total surrender to authority that would in return command the freedom desired. It also shows the flow and the impact power has from it’s source to it’s destination when decrees are made. The portrait showcases a bound woman who has finally decided to rely on a stronger external force “the crown” which signifies royalty and authority to help her out of her predicament you will notice the bruises on her shoulder and feet showing previous struggle to break free on her own accord. While the Crown is above her head like a covering, it is gradually flowing on her body like a volcano and setting her free this flow represent a sent word or decree that has in it the power to break chains and set pace. Alex Idoko in this piece compels viewers to understand that not all battles can be won by just depending on self alone. Because, time and time again there would be battle unseen that requires total surrender to higher powers in order to emerge victorious.
Alex Peter Idoko (b. 1992) popularly known as Alex Peter, discovered his gift of Arts and painting at a very young age in Lagos. He grew in it and developed a deep passion for it. This passion ignited his love for and respect for art. He is a self-taught Pyrography (wood burning) artist. A maestro and he describes his technique as Surrealism and hyperrealism. His works reference African realities, he primarily concerns himself with writing, rebranding, and editing the Black story by bringing to the limelight Blacks of every continent while accessing issues and challenges that surround them and also setting positive images that would serve as a bearing to the new generation African/ blacks born and unborn. These artworks are created to lend voice to all who lack the power to speak in the public domain about sensitive issues that affect humanity, which he then skillfully execute as realism. He has participated in exhibitions at Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. Moniker art fair, New York, United States and Commonthread exhibition in London, Context Art Miami Fair A very passionate artist and the winner of the “Award of Excellence” in the 2016 Benue Youth Choice Awards, he has become more than a regular artist and seeks more ways to stand out.
Freedom's Rhythm . 2022