Artist Statement

My work seeks to connect us to the core of what makes us human, by speaking to our primal intelligence. My practice is guided by the concept of anima mundi, or soul of the world.

Beyond being an artist, capturing our human existence through storytelling is what captivates me. Self-taught, I began my path as a photographer. Having spent time living and seeing life through the lens of three continents — Europe, Africa and America, helped me understand that we are all one.

Through this process, I discovered the joy of colours and experimenting with various materials and mediums to convey my emotions.

My paintings and mixed media works seek to be universal tapestries weaving past, present and future. At its core, my work is about remembering the threads which connect us to one another.

-Kito