Raphael "Ralph" J. Che - Ralph is a Cameroonian fine artist and film maker. He started drawing at an early age and progressed to painting. In 2001 he represented the University of Buea at the Cameroon National Festival of Arts and Culture and here won the Gold Medal in painting in 2008.
The self-taught artist is a surrealist who's style remains classical and his paintings communicate his recreation of day-to-day life on the canvas. "I take it as an opportunity to learn about a person and to tell a story - on their essence, where they have been, the image they project. I set out to create a record of someone's whole being, not just their physical likeness, through a beautiful and well-composed work of art".
Ralph moved to the UK in 2009 where he completed the Spring Term Painting Course at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College, London. He has also exhibited in Australia, the USA, Nigeria and the UK.
He has his own personal label - ABO-YE-FI (The Black Hand) and he does great portraits to order! He is looking forward to the Crowborough Arts Festival with much excitement. "The organisers have been working really hard and I believe it will be a great success."
Ralph will be exhibiting some of his work alongside Michael Horner and Catherine Woodman at the Community Church, Beacon Road, Crowborough on 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th and 26th September between 11 am - 6 pm. Call in for a warm welcome.
Ralph's website is http://www.aboyefi-fineart.co.uk/
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