Mfikela Jean Samuel

Contemporary Painter

Mfikela Jean Samuel is an African Contemporary Artist (Painter) of many pursuits.
This Contemporary Artist now resides permanently in North Wales. He has
travelled for artistic exploits Across Europe and Africa and his paintings have been
exhibited through out the world in both public and private Galleries and other
cultural events.

His primary medium is Acrylic on Canvas, but he occasionally works with Artist oil
Colours.

Mfikela Samuel’s Primary source of Inspiration comes from his African Cultural
Heritage especially the ways of life of his lineage both past and present, his brush
strokes, bold and vibrant colours depicts the vast richness of his diverse Cultural
story. He also uses historical and contemporary themes where fact, imagination and
illusions are brilliantly depicted. His art can be dramatic. Subtle, large or small but
often captures simplicity and context thus reflecting a true Artistic insight.

Mfikela Samuel considers himself as an African contemporary Artist (Painter)
inspired by his African heritage. He is visibly proud of his culture and ways of life of
his roots. He sees and uses visual art as a means of communicating his
experiences, thoughts, imaginations , regrets , wishes and dreams to the World.
Once he was asked why he preferred to be seen as an African Contemporary Artist
he answered: ‘’Because I am just that.’’