Today we’d like to introduce you to Kobe Opare.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Kobe. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I’ve been an artist for as long as I remember. Throughout school, teachers would always give me the title of an artist and I just stuck with it. I started taking art seriously in high school. I joined one of the fine art programs offered there. That’s how I was introduced to other forms of art. I learned how to paint my sophomore year in high school, and started with watercolor, then acrylic, and fell in love with oil paint.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Being a young black artist is no easy feat. The struggle of trying to validate and show your authenticity to the world is tough sometimes. I’ve learned along the journey that what matters is the process, not the destination. I’ve been showcasing my art at different events throughout Atlanta. My goal is to one day get my work into a gallery. It is similar to how a musician gets signed to a record label.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Opareon – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
To me, art is an outlet where I can always be myself and bring into existence any idea or vision I seem to have or may find difficulty expressing. Through my art, I explore different concepts of making surreal portraiture. I explore this theme in periods of time when I find that I need growth as a person. Thinking with those concepts push me to look at things on a grand scale when it comes to a problem I’m facing at that moment in time. When I want to be grounded with my emotions and want to see the world for its beauty, I explore the idea of incorporating nature along with vibrant colors into my work. I view this as a way to loosen my rigidness in times of stress and confusion.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
My number one goal for my art career is to exhibit my artwork in a gallery. That’s the struggle of being a young black artist you might have the skill and determination but it’s a long process to get into the fine art world.
Pricing:
- Blue Boy – $2000
- Metamorphosis I – $1000
- Gold Tsunami- $800
Contact Info:
- Website: Opareon.com
- Phone: 6783585672
- Email: kobeopare@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/opareon/
Image Credit:
Kobe Opare
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