ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ugonna Ikechi (b. 1995) is a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. His work seeks to unify his love of thought-provoking art and aesthetically pleasing forms of expression, by fusing them into unique and personal creations.
With a vast array of inspirations ranging from themes like culture, peace, history and religion, to artists, such as Jesus Christ, Bob Marley and Kerry James Marshall, Ikechi's creative approach is a nurtured blend of both classical and contemporary elements.
At the core of his artistic practice is a genuine appreciation of the magnificence of existence and the human experience, via The Supreme Creator.
To me, art is a very broad thing. It’s sort of omnipresent, in the sense that everything can be art if observed with the right specs; poetry, music, language, science, dance, skies, cutlery, gardens… Anything that involves a creation process (whether intentional, incidental or intuitional) is art.
I want my art to change the way we think about ourselves and how we experience existence. I want my art to inspire people to witness beauty in the aspects of life that go unnoticed.
- Ikechi (via interview with Hasiya Nagode, 2018)
Photo c/o Aisha Jallow
SELECTED CLIENTS
Metrolinx
Crosslinx Transit Solutions – Constructors
Lady Donli (BEAM Entertainment)
Zone District Urban Apparel
Every Summer Concert
SERVICES
Art Direction
Illustration/Fine Art
Graphic Design
Photography
Project Planning