Orlu Prince Ozangeobuoma is a full-time studio artist based in Lagos State, Nigeria, specializing in expressive, impasto-style paintings that celebrate boldness, self-love, and confidence. A product of the University of Port Harcourt, he works primarily with oil and acrylic, using rich textures and dynamic forms to bring figures to life. His signature style features stylized, full-bodied figures with small heads—challenging conventional beauty standards and embracing individuality.
Orlu Prince Ozangeobuoma is a full-time studio artist based in Lagos State, Nigeria, specializing in expressive, impasto-style paintings that celebrate boldness, self-love, and confidence. A product of the University of Port Harcourt, he works primarily with oil and acrylic, using rich textures and dynamic forms to bring figures to life. His signature style features stylized, full-bodied figures with small heads—challenging conventional beauty standards and embracing individuality. Originally from Isiokpo town in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Ozangeobuoma infuses his cultural heritage into his art through a vibrant fusion of color, movement, and depth, challenges societal norms around body image and self-worth. Each brushstroke serves as an act of defiance against body shaming, transforming the canvas into a space of empowerment. His work invites viewers to reconsider their perceptions of beauty and identity, encouraging a dialogue about acceptance and self-appreciation. Ozangeobuoma has exhibited both locally and internationally, with his works held in numerous private and public collections. He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Rivers State chapter, and currently serves as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Pan African Circle of Artists (PACA). He continues to push the boundaries of expressionist figurative painting, creating powerful, thought-provoking pieces that resonate across cultures.
My work is a celebration of the human form, focusing on themes of bold self-expression, self-love, and defiance against the constraints of societal norms. As an Expressionist painter, I explore the beauty of individuality and the strength that comes with embracing one's body and identity, rejecting body-shaming and low self-esteem.
Through impasto techniques, I create textured surfaces that invite the viewer to engage with the emotional depth and energy of the figures I paint. My figures are often stylized, with exaggerated shapes, small heads, and soft, rounded forms that celebrate fullness and unapologetic presence. Each brushstroke is intentional, a gesture that reflects the power of owning one’s body and identity, regardless of societal standards.
My practice is both personal and universal. It speaks to the power of self-confidence and the importance of rejecting negative cultural narratives about beauty and worth. In my work, I aim to invite viewers to question societal expectations and embrace a more inclusive, positive view of the body and self. My art is not just about form but about the feeling that comes from knowing and loving oneself—boldly and without apology.
Nigerian artist
expressionism