A Personal Visual Language

Many artists around the world use symbols in their works, a practice that has existed since the earliest painted prehistoric art. Symbolism can be social, cultural, religious, or even self-referential. Victor Ekpuk, an internationally renowned multidisciplinary Nigerian-American artist, has developed a body of work based on a series of abstract symbols. He uses this personal visual language to explore historical narratives, contemporary Afrofuturism, and humanity’s connection to the spiritual. He specializes in painting, printmaking, installations, murals, and fashion design.

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