I never set out to become an artist. It just became the only way I could make sense of the world around me — and inside me. Growing up, I found the streets more honest than any classroom. That rawness shaped how I see things and how I work.
My paintings and installations are ways to hold on to moments that usually slip by: the cracks in society, the overlooked emotions, the invisible battles people carry with them. The recurring eyes in my work aren’t just symbols — they’re about the need to be seen, and the act of seeing others without judgment.
I’m drawn to chaos, but not for the sake of it. I’m interested in what happens after things fall apart — how something broken can still carry beauty, meaning, and even hope.
Every piece I create is an attempt to stay honest, to strip away pretense, and to connect with whoever is willing to look closer.
For me, art isn’t about perfection or polished surfaces. It’s about showing the scars, the contradictions, and the moments of clarity that come when we let our guard down.
— Ard Doko