Celio Koko is a contemporary Belgian-Lebanese artist who rose to success in his third decade. His work pays tribute to the neo-expressionist movement with an impactful presence of abstract figurative art. His career is a result of a neverending journey of experimentation. Born in Belgium, on the 13th of July,1983, then moved to Africa and lived between Uganda, Tanzania, and Congo for about 8 years. During that time, he developed a long-lasting relationship with tribal life, animals, and raw nature, which would have an influence on his work in the future.
Around the age of 28, and after a near-death experience, Celio has been inspired to find his passion through art. In the beginning, he regarded the creative process as an escape to a better reality, before embracing it later on as a way of self-actualisation. Koko’s artistic identity is a mere freedom in expressing one’s self, rejecting all boundaries and refusing a defined classification. Using multiple mediums and techniques, and through extensive practice, he succeeded in carving a prosperous path in the current art scene. Composing both, two and three dimensional artworks, he plays around with colours, shapes, and compositions. After participating in collective and solo exhibitions, he has been represented by several prestigious galleries like Aout Gallery and Belvedere Art Space. Celio’s artworks have been acquired by many art lovers and his works are now a part of many private collections all around the globe.
Now, and after 13 years in the studio, Celio’s passion for art is growing bigger, developing what might well be a unique line of visual expression.
