Works by Chris Ofili
Chris Ofili completed his coursework in art foundation at Tameside College of Technology, greater Manchester, England. In 1992 he was awarded a travel scholarship to Zimbabwe, an experience that profoundly influenced his approach to painting. His early works incorporated layers of paint, resin, glitter collage and elephant dung, among other materials which were applied to the canvas or used as props. Olifi has appropriated sexual, cultural, historical and religious references to create uniquely aesthetic and physical works. His work exposes the darker undercurrents of society and racial stereotypes while also celebrating contemporary black culture.
Olifi’s recent works adopt simple, pared-down forms while continuing to be expansive, dynamic and romantic. They are full of references to sensuality, sexuality, and his on-going exploration or Biblical themes as well as exploring a more recent interest in the landscape any mythology of Trinidad where he has lived since 2005.
Works by Chris Ofili
Chris Ofili completed his coursework in art foundation at Tameside College of Technology, greater Manchester, England. In 1992 he was awarded a travel scholarship to Zimbabwe, an experience that profoundly influenced his approach to painting. His early works incorporated layers of paint, resin, glitter collage and elephant dung, among other materials which were applied to the canvas or used as props. Olifi has appropriated sexual, cultural, historical and religious references to create uniquely aesthetic and physical works. His work exposes the darker undercurrents of society and racial stereotypes while also celebrating contemporary black culture.
Olifi’s recent works adopt simple, pared-down forms while continuing to be expansive, dynamic and romantic. They are full of references to sensuality, sexuality, and his on-going exploration or Biblical themes as well as exploring a more recent interest in the landscape any mythology of Trinidad where he has lived since 2005.