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(Photo by Kadeem Jackson)
(born 1997 Los Angeles, CA) Okey Ofomata’s paintings delve into a deeply introspective and multifaceted exploration of narrative and mood, intertwining personal history with broader social commentary. The artist’s process begins with crafting narratives that span diverse locations and ideas, unified by common thematic threads. Drawing from a rich array of references—including films, literature, and personal observations—Ofomata creates works that traverse emotional landscapes marked by frustration, anxiety, reflection, and introspection. This emotional spectrum is balanced against settings that contrast the figures' states, allowing moments of satire and reflection to emerge.
EXHIBITIONS
“LIFE IMITATES ART Curated by Hank Willis Thomas” Anthony Gallery, Chicago, IL
February 2026- April 2026
Group Show
“You Should Get Some Sleep” Anthony Gallery, Chicago, IL
September 2025- November 2025
Solo Show
“Flight Logs” Harlesden Highstreet, London, UK
April 2025- May 2025
Duo Show
“Nice To Finally Meet You” Good Mother Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
November 2024- December 2024
Group Show
“Time Of Our Lives” Anthony Gallery and The Mass Gallery, Tokyo Shibuya, JP
September 2024- October 2024
Group Show
“Diaspora Renaissance Gallery” Easy Otabor, Paris, France
August 2024
Group Show
“Respite” M+B Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
June 2024- August 2024
Solo Show
“It’s Like Sports” The Cabin LA, Los Angeles, CA
January 2024
Solo Show
“Sole Perspective” Anthony Gallery and Nike, Miami, FL
December 2023
Group Show
“Until It’s Faced” New Image Art, West Hollywood, CA
October 2023 - November 2023
“Blaq Sheep” Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles, LA
July 2023 - August 2023
Group Show
“On The Way” IRL Gallery, New York, NY
March 2023 - April 2023
Solo Show
Prizm Art Fair, Miami, FL
November 2022 - December 2022
Group Show
Xbox Creating Play
October 2022 - November 2022
“For Some Reason”, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland, CA
September 2022 - October 2022
Solo Show
MADE IN LEIMERT: A Microcosm, Aziz Gallerie, Los Angeles, CA
November 2020 - December 2020
Group Show
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