Thursday 24 April, 6pm to 8:30pm
Join us at Mall Galleries for a live podcast episode of The Good The Bad and The Arty, during Beyond the Prize.
In this special live episode, art critic Tabish Khan and artist and broadcaster Anna Gammans speak with award-winning artist Kelvin Okafor.
Kelvin Okafor is an artist with an extraordinary talent. Using only a pencil, he captures the likeness of a person’s face with such precision that you could be forgiven for believing you are looking at a photograph. But Kelvin does so much more than that. His portraits capture the character and essence of his subjects – and bring them vividly to life.
As soon as Kelvin submitted his work to open exhibitions, the awards began to pile up. He came to the attention of the media for what was known as his hyper-realist style. That was the catalyst to recognition as a leading pencil artist. He has since made numerous TV appearances, and continues to build his impressive portfolio.
What to Expect:
6pm: Doors open with a complimentary drink on arrival
6:30pm: Talk starts, followed by Q&A
7:30pm: An opportunity to view the gallery's exhibition of award-winning artists, Beyond the Prize, curated by Tabish Khan
8:30pm: Event ends
Tickets £15. Early booking is advised