Corneille chijoli

My name is Corneille Chijoli, and I am a multidisciplinary artist deeply influenced by modern Congolese art and the elegance of ancient Athenian Greek art. My creative expression spans painting, sculpture, and digital illustration, often centred on mysticism, symbolic language, and ornate visual detail.

I was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and I currently work between the N’sele and Ngiri-Ngiri communes. I am also proudly affiliated with Monissart, a platform dedicated to amplifying artistic voices and creative collaboration.

My interest in art began when I was just eight years old, and by the age of twelve, I was actively engaged in my local art community. For me, art has always served as a tool to express thoughts and interpretations of the world around me, something far more compelling and nuanced than words could ever convey. Through my work, I seek to translate complex ideas and lived experiences into visual narratives that speak directly to the soul.

I view art as a captivating language, one that enables me to explore universal themes and present my personal reflections on everyday life and global events. My practice often incorporates elements of mythology, sacred symbols, and ornamental design, creating a visual world that is both introspective and expansive.

I received formal training in visual arts at the Kinshasa Institute of Fine Arts, where I specialised in sculpture and earned my state diploma (baccalaureate) in visual arts. I am currently continuing my academic journey at the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts, where I further refine my craft and expand my conceptual thinking.

Outside the studio, I have a passion for comedy, video games, and conducting research into artistic anatomy, a pursuit that enriches my technical precision and deepens my understanding of the human form.

As a featured artist on Afriartspace.com, I am honoured to contribute to the diverse and dynamic voice of African contemporary art. My work invites others to pause, reflect, and connect with the unspoken, bridging past and present, myth and reality, the individual and the collective.