James Okore is a Toronto based visual artist, specializing in the hybrid styling of Realism, Abstraction, Expressionism and Surrealism. His resilience and passion were discovered after having experienced a life-threatening, motor-vehicle accident at the tender age of 6. Through rehab and therapy, and his optimistic spirit for being an accepted member of society, James pushed through leaps and bounds and now sees the world in a different light. Always feeling challenged, James came to a place where he himself challenged the boundaries of what would be considered as "Art," developing a greater appreciation for this platform to create. Told that he wouldn’t be able to do things independently, James started focusing his attention to details, and working general to specific - which echoes through how James see's the world, as every little moment and detail, in this life, counts. From a personal standpoint, James has always found the subject of identity to be quite fascinating. James is best recognized for his captivating mastery when capturing the essence and the spirit of those he interprets in his works, and from a humanist standpoint, giving back through motivating and inspiring others.

Curriculum Vitae

2023                  

• Assembly Hall - “BIST: 2023 Expressive Art Show” - Toronto, Canada

2022                  

• Spadina Museum - “BIST: 2022 Expressive Art Show” - Toronto, Canada

2014-2021        

• OCADU - BFA in Drawing & Painting - Toronto, Canada

2019                    

• Caricature Gig - 62 Finch Ave. W (CHIRS: Community Head Injury Resource Services) - Kids Event - North York, Canada

2018                    

• Group Exhibition - OCADU - Great Hall Look Inside Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

• Mural Project - 4205 Lawrence Ave. (On the southeast corner of Morningside & Lawrence) - Toronto, Ontario

• Caricature Gig - 62 Finch Ave. W (CHIRS: Community Head Injury Resource Services) - Family Picnic - North York, Canada

2017                    

• Group Exhibition - OCADU - Figure 1 Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

• Mural Project - 4321 Kingston Rd. - Restoration of Pillars - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - Food Truck Festival - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - 100 Galloway Rd. (ESBGC: East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club) - Family BBQ - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - (StArt Youth Presenting Art) Festival Exhibition - Toronto, Canada  

• Caricature Gig - Morningside & Danzig - Family BBQ - Toronto, Canada

2016                    

• Mural Project - 100 Galloway Rd. (ESBGC: East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club) - Youth Lounge - Toronto, Canada

• Mural Project - 4371 Kingston Rd. (G&G Electronics) - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - Morningside & Danzig - Family BBQ - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - 100 Galloway Rd. (ESBGC: East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club) - Family BBQ - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - (StArt Youth Presenting Art) Festival Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

2015                    

• Mural Project - 4371 Kingston Rd. (G&G) - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - (StArt Youth Presenting Art) Festival Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

2014                    

• Caricature Gig - (StArt Youth Presenting Art) Festival Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

2013                    

• The Social Art Movement - Be A Part of Art: An Interactive Art Night at Stirling Room - Toronto, Canada

• Caricature Gig - (StArt Youth Presenting Art) Festival Exhibition - Toronto, Canada

• Mural Project - 4320 Kingston Rd. (G&G) - Toronto, Canada

2012                  

• Group Exhibition - Artscapes Triangle Gallery - “Canadiana” - Toronto, Canada

2011                    

• Group Exhibition - Latitude 44 - “So, This Is Paradise” - Toronto, Canada

2008-2012        

• Centennial College - Fine Arts Diploma - Toronto, Canada