About the Artist

Dárē is a Nigerian-American visual artist based in Dallas, Texas. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in figurative painting, focusing on emotive portraiture and social realism. His work is deeply influenced by his Nigerian heritage and his experiences living in the West, drawing inspiration from the artistic cultures of Ilé-Ifè, Lagos, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and numerous cities across the United States, where he currently resides. Dárē’s figurative works serve as a response to his internal struggles as an artist, challenging the artistic status quowhile engaging with socio-cultural issues. His paintings are characterized by their rich complexity, depicting figures in a carefully curated tableau vivant, infused with raw emotion and a vivid color palette. His mastery of intricate brushwork, developed over the past decade, allows him to render his subjects with both precision and depth. Using meticulously mixed acrylic paints, he creates dynamic compositions that are both visually striking and culturally resonant. His bold use of color pays homage to his Nigerian roots, reflecting the vibrancy and energy of his heritage. Now based in Dallas, Texas, Dárē has established his studio in North Dallas, where he continues to create powerful, thought-provoking works that bridge personal narrative, cultural identity, and contemporary artistic discourse.