ARTIST STATEMENT
My formal training, as an architect and urban designer, directly and indirectly influence my work as an artist/painter. A preoccupation with the built and un-built environment is a common thread that ties them all together - although experimentation with various other themes and modes of representation do also occur. Travel is critical to my work and process – most especially being the inspirational raw material source.
My work ranges from the gestural to the very picturesque – the latter resulting from a stubborn desire to capture particular and singular moments of time. Often, these are moments when the realization of the richness, beauty, and historical complexity of place strike with such immensity.
Though there are a lot of similarities in the way I approach an architecture/design project and the way I tackle the process of painting, one fundamental difference does exist. With painting, all time almost seems to be forgotten and non-existent; there is a silence and a single continuous focus of concentration. Painting brings about a Zen-like experience, complete with deep relaxation and moments of unbridled clarity. This is not to say that the painting process itself is not complicated, tedious and time consuming, but these elements take backstage to the freedom to invent and create that painting affords. Additionally, the satisfaction (in the final product) that comes from investing prolonged solo effort is simply put – priceless.
ORIGINALS
Always honored by expressions of interest in my work. Please review the various albums for identified available Originals. Pricing available for Corporate Collections; Institutional Collections; and Private / Individual Collection.
COMMISSIONING
Fortunate as an artist to regularly create commissioned pieces for friends and acquaintances – such commissions often helping to reignite my painting Mojo and my best work with the knowledge that such pieces will be finding a good home tailored to their owners.
Additional commissions are accepted on a rolling-basis [and schedule permitting]. Typical arrangement entails a discussion/understanding of budget and possible subject matter followed by the creation of piece unique to you! Please reach out for enquiries.
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
For original artwork in the albums that are no longer available, there are some opportunities for limited edition prints.
These Limited Edition Prints make great gifts for that detail oriented niece or nephew, the closet architect(s) in the family/aspiring art collector, or double up as an anniversary gift to your significant other while serving as a reminder that it is time to plan the next vacation trip!
The Limited Edition Prints have been limited to a 100 copies for each of the identified pieces in the album.
Each Painting by Ayo™ Limited Edition Print has been hand-signed and numbered by the artist (and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity if required). Limited Edition Prints are flawlessly reproduced on photo luster or water color texture paper making each piece unique and irreplaceable and highly collectible.
Prints reproduced on either: 8.5” by 11” photo luster paper ($150); OR 8.5” by 11” water color texture 350 gsm fine art paper ($180)
