"He who will not risk cannot win" — John Paul Jones
Jewel Teiko Eklu displays a constellation of paintings bordering on myths, fantasies, and playful representations of the global gambling industry, synonymous with taking a chance at life and the uncertainty and arbitrary events that come with it. The visual narratives within the works highlight significant artistic features of different human sentiments and moments. Each painting is distinctive in look and quality as the artist refines the plot, changes the characters, and works on the details until he creates the ideal imagery showing figures and portraits, random quotes, casino symbols, objects, lotto kiosks, and local lotto papers containing working plans and formulas.
Join us for the Grand Opening at Dean Street Gallery in vibrant Downtown Tampa next to Oxford Exchange and the University of Tampa.
GRAND OPENING:
February 7, 2025 from 6-9 PM
Jewel Teiko Eklu
Jewel Teiko Eklu is a Ghanaian artist, born and raised. He is a proud alumnus of the Ghanatta College School of Art and Design, where he honed his skills in various art forms. Jewel is a versatile artist, utilizing various mediums and pigments, including oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel, charcoal, ink, and mixed media art.
Jewel has been inspired by various art movements throughout his career, including impressionism, expressionism, cubism, realism, and post-impressionism. However, he is currently inspired by surrealism, abstract art fused with collage techniques, and has created several works in this style.
Jewel's art reflects his passion for exploring the boundaries of traditional art forms, and he is committed to pushing the boundaries of conventional art forms to create something unique and inspiring. His work is a testament to his dedication and skill as an artist, and he has earned critical acclaim for his exceptional talent and creativity.
