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Joseph Christian Ekomobong is a Nigerian-born expressionist artist that specializes in painting and drawing. He holds a National Certificate in Education in Fine and Applied Arts from the Federal College Of Education Osiele Abeokuta Ogun State. He however obtains a bachelor's degree in Fine and Industrial Arts from the Federal University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.

His works are inspired by the marginalization faced by Africans due to their unique skin color, the beauty it has, rich history, and diverse cultural heritage, and how it reflects the memories of the black community. Joseph expresses himself through utilizing both canvas and card, intertwined with African symbols such as Nsibidi, Adinkra, and Uli.

He wants his art to be aesthetically pleasing, yet speak the minds of the African community as it affects them day by day in their quest to achieve their goals despite the challenges ahead of them and to promote the uniqueness and meanings of African traditional symbols.

His works have been featured by Atlanta's Premier Magazine for art, media, and fashion, In the city magazine Vol.24.

He has also been featured in several exhibitions. He believes “art is a self-expression of inner feelings, thoughts, and ideas"


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Joseph Christian Ekomobong is a Nigerian-born expressionist artist that specializes in painting and drawing. He holds a National Certificate in Education in Fine and Applied Arts from the Federal College Of Education Osiele Abeokuta Ogun State. He however obtains a bachelor's degree in Fine and Industrial Arts from the Federal University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.

His works are inspired by the marginalization faced by Africans due to their unique skin color, the beauty it has, rich history, and diverse cultural heritage, and how it reflects the memories of the black community. Joseph expresses himself through utilizing both canvas and card, intertwined with African symbols such as Nsibidi, Adinkra, and Uli.

He wants his art to be aesthetically pleasing, yet speak the minds of the African community as it affects them day by day in their quest to achieve their goals despite the challenges ahead of them and to promote the uniqueness and meanings of African traditional symbols.

His works have been featured by Atlanta's Premier Magazine for art, media, and fashion, In the city magazine Vol.24.

He has also been featured in several exhibitions. He believes “art is a self-expression of inner feelings, thoughts, and ideas"

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