Okafor Paschal Kenechukwu

Okafor Paschal Kenechukwu is a Nigerian artist whose practice centres on figurative painting and portraiture as a way of exploring identity, emotion, and cultural presence. Trained in Fine and Applied Arts, he began with pencil drawing before developing a strong connection to oil and acrylic on canvas. His portraits focus on human expression, using gesture, gaze, and form to convey inner states and personal narratives. Rooted in cultural appreciation, his work balances sensitivity and clarity, creating images that feel intimate yet open to interpretation. Through an evolving practice, Paschal invites viewers to reflect on shared experience, emotional depth, and the ways identity is shaped through memory and observation.