With a deft hand, Chris Ofili masterfully merges abstraction and figuration in his intricate and kaleidoscopic paintings and works on paper. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he captivated audiences with his complex and playful multi-layered pieces adorned with his signature blend of resin, glitter, collage, and even elephant dung. Vibrant, symbolic, and brimming with mystery, his works draw inspiration from the idyllic landscapes and rich traditions of Trinidad, his home since 2005. By fusing various aesthetic and cultural influences such as Zimbabwean cave paintings, blaxploitation films, Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and modernist painting, Ofili’s pieces delve into the interplay of desire, identity, and representation.
www.ftn-books.com has the TATE published book on Ofili now available.
