Edward Ofosu’s art depicts beautiful images of people as they are in the world, emphasizes their expressions, and gives audiences the opportunity to experience the emotions and desires in the hearts and minds of the figures themselves. Edward Ofosu’s art encourages one to embrace the figures for who they are as human beings, and through observation of the eyes, expressions, form, as well as a combination of mixed media and abstract art, audiences discover the world as it should be. The connection helps the artist successfully encourage observers to reflect the change they want to see in the world.
Portraits that Live, Breathe and Move
Throughout the scope of art history, the portrait-as a creative visual concept-has been used as a vehicle for expression in many cultures. Portraits typically use human or animal expressions to tell its story; Ofosu’s art, however, masterfully takes observers on a journey through a unique visual style and depicting each figure on a journey for enlightenment. Through expressionism the audience discovers how the figure is feeling on their personal path. The posture, abstract elements and breathtaking color schemes create the visual illusion that the portraits breath and move.
The artist couples the manipulation of the portrait device with the depiction of cultural influences from historical figures throughout the ages, emphasizing realistic expressions through vibrant color and intricate detail.
