Omar’s face cast is created using traditional techniques used in Special FX Makeup Artistry and is a nod at the methodology of anatomy, sculpture, and morphology often used in makeup designs.
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 67
An abstract take on the lips of a woman, this piece explores the complexity of the mouth when dressed up and accentuated by words of wisdom. The abstract approach is a reflection of the views and assumptions of a woman when she is obviously more than her look. Never will she be silenced, only will she be heard.
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 32
Simply put, when we hear "two sides" we assume one has to be negative, especially when associated with a woman. Our world has been conditioned to judge and doubt the exterior beauty, only to assume that it is a cover up to something more sinister. This piece challenges that notion and is created to highlight what is true for some, the simplicity of the face exudes confidence inside and out. Mothers, providers, resilient in the face of doubt, "Two Sides of a Woman" exist as a representation of wholeness.
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 27
A direct nod to the beauty of the black woman. Fashion Fair, the name of the only makeup line that was made specifically for black skin, explores the nostalgia that came with a confused black boy living in a white world looking at his mother as a model as she prepared her face for the world with a powder-like substance labelled Fashion Fair. The foundation of confidence was more than a material added to an already strong character.
Oms has worked across many industries and organizations, whether through his commissioned fashion projects with Footlocker, charitable work with the United Way, or his community work as a Board Member for Arts Milton. Oms reimagines what art means today, painting on all surfaces from canvas to found materials with a clear understanding of colour and its ability to evoke emotion. It’s through his medium he intends to inspire, building on his substance and leaving a positive impact.