Darlington Ike

Sitting with Darlington Dike Ike (D D Ike)on any given day is like riding the rapids. A man of many mediums, he is known for using a variety of techniques and media, creating a style all his own. Whatever the medium-acrylice, water colours, beads, bells, fiberglass or resien-his unique style can be recognized, combing random spontaneity with splatters of unique realistic objects.

D. D. Ike is a graduate of The School of Art and Design, Auchi Polytechnics, one of the best art schools in Nigeria, West Africa, and his works have been exhibited in prominent galleries all over the world. Also to his credit of several local and international awards such as:

Most Unique Art Work (2004) - 35th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival;
1st Place in 2 Dimensional Art (1999) - Blue Ribbon Affairs, Mable House Art Fest;
Best of Show (1997) - South Wildwood Beach Art Exhibition in New Jersey;