Ep. 319 - Inside the Studio with Ekow Nimako

Art Ed Radio

English - May 31, 2022 13:30 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 152 ratings
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In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Toronto studio of artist Ekow Nimako. Ekow is best known for his elaborate, monochromatic sculptures created with LEGO® elements. During this discussion, Ekow talks about how he found and developed his artistic style, the importance of storytelling and myth in his work, and what inspires his creative process.

Resources and Links: Ekow Nimako's Website and Building Beyond Workshops Follow Ekow on Instagram Ekow's Elaborately Constructed LEGO® Worlds See more about the NOW Conference, where Ekow will be presenting on July 28th