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ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS OF CONTEMPORARY ART 2017
O. Yemi Tubi
“Painting From His Roots” by Yadira Roman
“Fishers Of Men'' Oil On Canvas, 54''x33''
Rooted in the lands of Nigeria, O. Yemi Tubi has established himself as a prominent Graphic Designer and painter that incorporates political and social messages in a skillful artistic realization. His extensive career started in the early 1980s in the U.S. growing into his artistry now to the United Kingdom where he works as a Graphic Designer and continues to create compelling works of art that have a profound connection to his roots in Africa. Tubi works are diverse and exhibit a high degree of knowledge regarding mediums and techniques, as one can see both historical and modern influences in his work. It is evident that he has studied in depth the painting and drawing style of old masters, inspired by painters like Delacroix and Goya. O. Yemi Tubi exhibits a complexity that delivers unique artworks which can leave quite the impression on the viewer. This emotion is enhanced by the thematic approach of Tubi, as he has a bold political context, showcasing through his work many of the contemporary events of the war as well as the social inequalities in his home continent, Africa. It is a topic which can motivate emotions and establish a dialogue with his audience. “Violinist'' Oil On Canvas, 18''x24”