Artmiabo Blog: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

ABSTRACT ART CLIPBOARD WEEKEND ART BLOG BY MIABO ENYADIKE

My weekend, was one I spent lazing around in my pyjama, eating flatbread and hummus.

Sounds crazy or weird but for me, it was fun and a bit out of the norm.

UNTITLED; ACRYLIC ON BOARD; MIABO ENYADIKE

The weird part, was not the choice of food or being in my PJ's all day, but the brief I got from a client who commissioned me to create abstract Art on clipboards for him 10 days ago.

Well, I have done decoupage on clipboards but actual painting no.

Not only was I not so sure, his brief was equally abstract to say the least, "just paint me anything abstract on these clipboards he said".

Tree growing; Acrylic on board; Miabo Enyadike

It took me a week to process it. I'm used to large Ink paintings on paperboard or Acrylic, on large canvas or wood boards, miniature not so sure.

It's more daunting for me to do minis, they scare me truth be told. I know some of you would be wondering, please don't judge me they scare me simple.

UNTITLED; ACRYLIC ON BOARD; MIABO ENYADIKE

Not only did I have to paint abstract paintings, on the clipboards which are A4 size, I had to paint his kids portraits on A5! minis.

By the way, that's another blog in itself, so you can understand my diet of choice.

Flowers in a vase; Acrylic on board; Miabo Enyadike
Anyway, I succeeded somehow to reduce my large free brush strokes, to small brush strokes not sure, what that means but came up with Abstract Art.

We saw later, at the end of the weekend. Thank goodness he liked them at least, that's all I can write for now
.......... Enjoy

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Friday, February 26, 2016

WORKING WITH DENIM; MIXED MEDIA ABSTRACT ART; BY MIABO ENYADIKE.

'Worn' denim sculpture; abstract Art by miabo enyadike

'Flowers' denim sculpture by miabo enyadike

Workmen Threads; abstract mixed media; Miabo Enyadike

I love to work with denim as a creative surface in Art and also craft.

Worn; abstract mixed media; Miabo Enyadike

Used denim pants are my thing, the possibilities in terms of creativity is just awesome.

Untitled' mixed media art;miabo enyadike

First and foremost it is a soft version of canvas, so it is easy to absorb paint and you can create all sorts of textures on it.

Flower bouquet' mixed media abstract art; by miabo enyadike

It is easy to sculpt into a desired effect and it really lends itself,

'Unity in diversity'; mixed media art; miabo enyadike

to any creative process or possibilities, an artist is prepared to go with it and I love that!.

Untitled' mixed media art;miabo enyadike

I'm never tired of working with used denim, it already has structure by way of the cut, stitching and design.

'Untitled'; abstract mixed media; miabo enyadike

So for me as an artist,who looks out for small art projects that involve, working with any surface out there, it is a wonderful dream come true.

'Unity in diversity'; mixed media art; miabo enyadike

I would not call it recycling, I would rather see my creativity with used denim pants as working with objects, to create Art that I love and enjoy.

'Migration' Abstract mixed media;Miabo Enyadike

Along the way, hoping to stir an emotion if any, in the minds of other creatives,

'Life of workmen' mixed media abstract art; miabo enyadike

as myself or inspire art lovers in general......Enjoy.

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Abstract Art Posters
by Miabo Enyadike

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

JUST CREATING ART; INK, ACRYLIC AND NEWSPAPERS; BY MIABO ENYADIKE

JUST CREATING
ART;
INK, ACRYLIC AND NEWSPAPERS.

Lately, I have decided to create Art on any surface that interest me. Some how it's being quite exciting picking up, textured surfaces and working on them.

This leaves me free of thinking out the process or colours deeply and no! before sketching!. I just paint what my imagination brings forth on any surface.

For me it is a journey of discovery and one I'm enjoying.

It ignites in me, a kind of creativity and freedom to express myself even on a crumbled piece of paper and still feel good about it.

The portrait of a woman; mixed media art;miabo enyadike.

Last weekend, I picked up newspapers that had been left out under the rain, by the gate house where I live.

They were wet and torn but they had an appeal to me. I particularly liked the texture, the wet crumbled newspaper had and the fact that it was a surface that appealed to me instantly.

The portrait of a woman; mixed media art;miabo enyadike.

I separated them and dried them, being careful not to ripe it further apart and when it dried, I cured the surface with acrylic white paint.

I painted one of my creative passions, Faces on them with Ink.

The portrait of a woman; mixed media art;miabo enyadike.

The point I'm making is simple, Art is dynamic and innovative. It's not a one size fits all, it about who you are and how you can express yourself to the next man.

That makes it interesting and gives hope and purpose to people, who want to be artist and are scared. It tells a story also of the endless possibilities of being an Artist............Enjoy.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

VEGGIE FABRIC ; ART AND CRAFT BY MIABO ENYADIKE

VEGGIE
FABRIC
CRAFT

I love craft, it is no secret.

I enjoy revamping and creating functional items practically from objects and materials around me.

Fabric

For me it is a way to unwind from fine Art, which sometimes could weigh on one's emotions, especially when the art you want to create is not turning out the way you envisioned.

I always turn to craft, it gives me comfort in these types of situations.

Covered bowl

Right now, I'm going through one of those Artist block moments and I'm a bit emotional but my first love, craft is holding me down until I pull through.

This time it is fabrics, I collect quite a lot of vintage fabrics for use in Art and Craft.

Fabric

I find myself in flea markets, charity stores looking for those vintage sample fabrics, with lots of colours,bold patterns and prints on them.

They are hot right now and can be used to transform bland objects into fantastic decor or Art.

Covered bowls

This time I used bright colored fabrics with chilli and tomato print to cover bowls,
coasters and bottles.

Things I used;

bottles
wooden coasters
wooden flowers
bowls
fabric
Mod Podge
scissor

You can find them in craft stores and dollar stores. The inspiration for me, is my new found love for vegetables. I'm into them right now I really need a reminder.

They are not bowls, for eating but they are fun decorations in the kitchen and dining area.

Wooden Coaster

The coasters make great accessories and gifts same as the bottles.

Wait a minute I just might create pendant lights, out of the bowls I would keep you posted ................Enjoy

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

ABSTRACT MODERN ART, MAZE PAINTINGS, BY MIABO ENYADIKE

ABSTRACT ART, MAZE PAINTINGS, BY MIABO ENYADIKE

Art for me is expressive and deepens the narrative on issues and situations we find ourselves trapped in.

These abstract art paintings, that I have made, tells the story.

Maze, Abstract Art, Ink on paperboard by Miabo Enyadike

Our world is built around a maze one that we either create for ourselves or one we find ourselves trapped in.

Life puts us in those situations, that make us wonder how we got there, in the first place and why me?.

Abstract Art, Painting by Miabo Enyadike

Maze, Abstract Art, Ink on paperboard by Miabo Enyadike

We run back and forth thinking of these issues, but find out at the end, we are still in them no way out.

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When we look at issues that affect our lives globally, no matter what is promised, we are still in them.

Abstract Art, Maze painting by Miabo Enyadike

Maze, Abstract Art, painting by Miabo Enyadike

These could be climate change, economic meltdown, senseless wars, migrant issues, poverty, unknown disease outbreak.

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The list just goes on and the maze gets more complicated and terrifying with a silent, rather frustrating slow way of informing us, that there is almost no way out.

Maze Abstract Art, painting by Miabo Enyadike

The good news, for me, that I rest on, is life is dynamic and adaptive.

It lets us push on, discovering new ways, to get out of this maze of fear, no matter how frustrating and difficult it is, there will always be a way out.....Enjoy.

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Monday, February 08, 2016

ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM: IMAGINE ART' BY MIABO ENYADIKE

The other day, I sat in my studio and I let my thoughts and imagination take over me as usual, thinking about all the subjects I love to draw or paint and why I paint or draw these particular subjects always.

I discovered that I am a people watcher whatever that means, I just love to watch people, their expressions, attitude, bravado and in general how they relate to events or situations around them.

UNTITLED; INK ON PAPERBOARD;MIABO ENYADIKE.
When I'm out jogging, I look at the expression on the faces of other joggers, then I'm satisfied that I 'm not the only one with the expression of pain kind of.

UNTITLED;INK ON PAPERBOARD; MIABO ENYADIKE

When I'm shopping or out eating it's the same, I just look at expressions on the faces of people it tells me, if they are happy or satisfied being in that place at that time.

Untitled: Abstract Art: Ink on paperboard: Miabo Enyadike
For me, that's how I create Art.

My other love is flowers, they bring me huge Joy and I buy quite a lot of them.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT; INK ON PAPERBOARD; MIABO ENYADIKE
I love to arrange them in vases since I'm not a keen gardener,I sort of create my
'Own garden in a vase'.

I love taking pictures of the flowers and talk about them forever,then get emotional blah, blah, when they die off.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT; INK ON PAPERBOARD; MIABO ENYADIKE

I came back to earth, after my brief peter pan moment in my studio and decided to put my best asset, to work

which is my imagination.....using large sized paperboard and Ink to create art I love..........Enjoy.

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Wednesday, February 03, 2016

FACES OF HUMANITY; ONLINE ART EXHIBITION BY MIABO ENYADIKE

TITLE; FACES OF HUMANITY

ARTIST STATEMENT;

The exhibition is a simple narrative of

people and humanity, by the artist Miabo

Enyadike on life and events that affect us as

people.

These experiences are interpreted and

expressed in abstract art.

ABOUT THE ARTIST;

Miabo Enyadike, is a fine Artist whose work

is primarily

centered on humanity and lifestyle.

Her work lays emphasis on color and

abstract expressions.

It is interpreted, in her own subjective visual impression,

leaving no boundaries, except an idea of the

subject matter.

Miabo is a graduate of fine and Applied Art

Education, an art blogger,a ford

foundation Art award recipient and an

author.

She lives in Johannesburg,and is married

with children.