Welcome to the profile of Obeka Simon, a distinguished artist renowned for his innovative and expressive paintings that delve into themes of cultural identity and the human experience. This page offers insight into his creative journey and showcases his unique contributions to contemporary art.
Obeka Simon Edoh is a full-time studio painter based in Abuja, Nigeria. He is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he studied Fine Art and majored in painting. He was among the top 25 artists in the โโLife in My City Art Festivalโโ competition in 2019 in Nigeria and also among the 10 finalists in the โโNext Of Kin Annual Juried Art Exhibition And Competitionโโ in 2022 organized by Thought Pyramid Art Center, Lagos and also participated in a group exhibition titled โโNo Pain No Gainโโ organized by Vivid Exclusive Art Gallery in 2022.ย
My fascination and obsession for the human figure can not be overly emphasized. Sometimes, I find himself spending countless hours looking at the human face. In my paintings, i hope to communicate with my viewers life experiences and stories attached to every face i paint and each face tell s a different and unique story These life’s experiences and stories are sometimes beautiful, joyful, sad, provoking and educating.ย