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Olympio Art

Togolese, b. 1979

Olympio was born and raised in Togo, West Africa, into a large family of eight children. As far back as he can remember, he has been creating art. His first works were sculptures made from building scraps and found objects. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. He then came to the US in 2003, and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Olympio’s work continues to be shown internationally, as well as in the US. His works have been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018, he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists at Art Basel Miami by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde and the BBC. Painting, for Olympio, is fearlessly following a feeling, an instinct. It is discovering the internal balance of a piece and recognizing beauty when it is unveiled, a happy accident. His work is honest and palpable. It is exposed, raw and uncompromisingly direct. His work is rough and energetic, yet balanced by peace and stillness that emanate from below the surface of each piece. Olympio’s work is an unfiltered expression of his soul that manifests in a language of its own. It is that language, a common thread spoken throughout his work. Each piece captures its moment in time. For Olympio, there is no hidden story or elusive meaning behind each painting. It’s just a piece: it is everything and nothing. It is as simple as a heartbeat, as complex as a hurricane.

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Artist: Olympio
A Baby Duck - Original Figurative Abstract Textural Artwork
By Olympio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Olympio, a prominent figurative abstract artist from Togo, creates artwork that is driven by an unapologetic sense of instinct. Olympio’s work is honest and palpable: exposed, raw, and direct. Through a bold use of color and texture, Olympio creates dynamic, multi-layered works that demand the viewer's attention. His work is an unfiltered manifestation of his soul. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures balanced by the peaceful compositions emanating from below the surface. This 48 inch high by 24 inch wide colorful mixed media painting is signed by Kodjovi Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work further emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping are available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included with this original artwork. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California SELECT EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series Untitled A" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio was born and raised in Togo, West Africa, into a large family of eight children. As far back as he can remember, he has been creating. His first works were of sculptures made...
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2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Untitled Wave - Large Blue Grey Square Modern Abstraction Textural Painting
By Olympio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series - Q" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio was born and raised in Togo, West Africa, into a large family of eight children. As far back as he can remember, he has been creating. His first works were of sculptures made...
Category

2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series -"X" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio creates abstract compositions that reflect his internal rhythms, resulting in bold, expressive paintings. Working intuitively, the artist defines his work as his own personal language—an unspoken expression of his soul. Each piece is both everything and nothing; as simple as a heartbeat, as complex as a hurricane. Born in Lomé, Togo, the self-taught West-African artist spent time in Paris before moving to the United States. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Work by Olympio has been widely exhibited around the world at museums including: the Latino Art...
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2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series Untitled Ocean Blue Black" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio creates abstract compositions that reflect his internal rhythms, resulting in bold, expressive paintings. Working intuitively, the artist defines his work as his own personal language—an unspoken expression of his soul. Each piece is both everything and nothing; as simple as a heartbeat, as complex as a hurricane. Born in Lomé, Togo, the self-taught West-African artist spent time in Paris before moving to the United States. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Work by Olympio has been widely exhibited around the world at museums including: the Latino Art...
Category

2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series Untitled Red Black" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio creates abstract compositions that reflect his internal rhythms, resulting in bold, expressive paintings. Working intuitively, the artist defines his work as his own personal...
Category

2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"Abstracted Series Untitled Black-Yellow" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio creates abstract compositions that reflect his internal rhythms, resulting in bold, expressive paintings. Working intuitively, the artist defines his work as his own personal language—an unspoken expression of his soul. Each piece is both everything and nothing; as simple as a heartbeat, as complex as a hurricane. Born in Lomé, Togo, the self-taught West-African artist spent time in Paris before moving to the United States. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Work by Olympio has been widely exhibited around the world at museums including: the Latino Art...
Category

2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Trapped
By Olympio
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original Oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Olympio Art

Materials

Oil

Trapped
$3,220 Sale Price
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"Abstracted Series Untitled Grey-Yellow" Acrylic on Canvas
By Olympio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Olympio creates abstract compositions that reflect his internal rhythms, resulting in bold, expressive paintings. Working intuitively, the artist defines his work as his own personal language—an unspoken expression of his soul. Each piece is both everything and nothing; as simple as a heartbeat, as complex as a hurricane. Born in Lomé, Togo, the self-taught West-African artist spent time in Paris before moving to the United States. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Work by Olympio has been widely exhibited around the world at museums including: the Latino Art...
Category

2010s Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Untitled Black - Large Textural Original Abstract Artwork - Ready to Hang
By Olympio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork. This 60 inch square mixed-media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. His technique brings forth a powerful composition of color and texture. Several details emphasize the texture and materiality of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping are available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. Painting, for Olympio, is following a feeling. It is discovering the internal balance of a piece and recognizing beauty when it is unveiled. In his early 20's in the coastal city of Lomé, he would watch the sky slip from blues into oranges and reds. These colors captured him and drew forward the pieces that have since brought his work into galleries around the globe. He now resides in Los Angeles and is collected worldwide. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California SELECT EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art Walk, Wallspace, Los Angeles, CA 2017 LA Art Walk, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, Los Angeles, CA The IXA, Art Show, Venice, CA Gallery AF, Lome, Togo Haz Gallery, San Pedro, CA Beverly Hills Art Show, Beverly Hills, CA 2016 LA Art Walk, Los Angeles, CA “Everything & Nothing: Artworks by Olympio,” Huz Gallery, San Pedro, CA The North Hollywood Show, Van Nuys, CA “Everything & Nothing,” Olympio Art Space, North Hollywood, CA The Old Town Show, San Diego, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA 2015 Solo Show, Blackstone Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Hamilton Galleries, Santa Monica, CA Blackstone Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Gallery Sommerlath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

Untitled 8449
By Olympio
Located in Santa Monica, CA
New abstract series by Olympio.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Olympio Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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Olympio art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Olympio art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Olympio in canvas, fabric, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Olympio art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joanne Handler, David Paul Kay, and Leslie Zelamsky. Olympio art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,700 and tops out at $12,500, while the average work can sell for $9,200.

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