During my early years as an Artist, my work consisted of commentaries about the social, political and cultural issues of the time. My artistic portfolio focused on providing critical lens on societal issues through drawings/caricatures that were presented in the editorial sections of newspapers/media outfits where I worked.

I had strong views about taking government to account for the services that they failed to render. I had expressed my views about high-ranking officials in government who failed to perform their duties as elected officials, and who amassed wealth to the detriment of their constituency. I depicted the corrupt and lowly practices of officials, and how these endemic and systemic practices had impacted on the poor and marginalized.

In those days, public officials who felt alluded to by my editorial illustrations would send me letters, instructing that a public apology by myself and/or my newspaper was necessary. They felt that my artistic commentaries were careless views against them. My art had given me much fulfillment. As an Artist, I realized that I have a powerful tool, be it a pen or canvas, to expose excesses and, potentially, contribute to making positive changes.

For the most part, I was a figurative artist in the early part of my career, but as I grew older, my art also matured. At this juncture, non-objective art has become a compelling interest, and to document everything that I see, feel and experience has emerged as my existentialist passion. I am more focused on interpreting my personal experiences and perspectives in abstract forms.

The art making process allows freedom of expression. I am able to express myself, not only through distinct figures or objects in my paintings, but also through the play of colors, gestures, marks and paint applications on the canvas surface. I find great enjoyment in my new medium – the use of geometric lines and shapes in my compositions are the new elements in my paintings.

My artistic career is at a good space at the moment. I don’t know where my art will lead me into the future, but I know that I am on the right path in conveying my thoughts with my viewers through abstract art.
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