Akore

AKORE (Murcia 1976).
"Adwin", Barcelona, 2020.
Mixed media (marker, spray and stencil) on Fabriano paper.
Signed, dated and located on the back.
Attached certificate issued by the artist.
Measurements: 50 x 75 cm.

Akore is considered one of the most active and recognized urban artists in Barcelona today. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, events and international projects. His work has been published in National Geographic, Greenpeace, MTV, El Periódico de Catalunya, La Vanguardia, among other publications, and he has co-starred in the documentary series on art 'This is Art' (TV3 / Movistar+), which is screened in more than 50 countries around the world. He is known in the urban art scene for his colorful, powerful and expressive Afro graffiti.
Afro graffiti. His unique style is situated around post-graffiti and has been defined as primitive, tribal, abstract, hip funk, electroafropunk, and has been called "Afrocolor". His portraits and paintings of African tribal women echo the soul of Mother Africa, with whom he has always felt spiritually connected. His work is clearly influenced by urban culture, Hip Hop, African American movements and culture, African aesthetics, Street Art, Pop Art and graphic design.