About — Ofiliated

Chukwunonso Ofili, is a multi-faceted artist and entertainer based in Houston, Texas.

product designer, artist and entertainer based in Houston, Texas. Ofilidesigns Art is centered around illustrating images of the Afrocentric culture that triggers conversation. The desire to expand the taste and reach of his Nigerian culture has driven him to be a tireless supporter of the arts and artistic expression; especially in the Nigerian community.

Chukwunonso Ofili is also the CEO of Wahala clothing and Co owner of WowoBoyz Entertainment; a comedy collective which has become a force within the entertainment industry.

His Wahala clothing brand boasts of well renowned designs such as “JUST DO AM”, “U sabi pidgin?”, “Respect My Hustle” as well as the widely loved “Gele Girls coloring book” and much more .

He has hosted his own art show, Ofiliated I, in 2017 at Ronin Art House, followed by another, Ofiliated II in 2018 at Jomar vision. In July 2018, he was one of the featured artists at African Art Exhibit during Afro Culture Weekend and later in the year was in an Artist-in-residence program to hold another Art exhibition in the city of Oakland, California called “How we Remember Art Exhibit” that was curated by BAKANAL DE AFRIQUE.

His aim is to showcase the relevance, progressiveness, and originality of African Visual Arts and bring awareness and inspiration to up and coming visual artists.

whilst the entertainer aims to…

ARTIST STATEMENT

My acrylic paintings are centered around illustrating images of Afrocentric culture. I seek to give my audiences an experience of heightened consciousness by presenting a story through faces and expressions with a hidden concept in every piece. My paintings tell stories that emerge through vibrant colors, visible brush strokes, shapes, and textures.

All my pieces have a unique style that is distinct to my love for intricate patterns and sequences. Visual elements contrast with experience of a recognizable subject to engage the viewer’s perception at an emotional or spiritual level. I allow my own experiences from Africa and my daily life guide me during the painting process. For Ofiliated 3 , I want to pass a message about the social media facades ( envy, camouflage and variations of social pressures) and shed a light on it’s negative impact. Through my original pieces, I would love to contribute to achieving self love, and embracement of inner happiness from a different lens.