The coloring in Orikri’s paintings is brash and high in intensity. The geometric designs form cryptic patterns. From these patterns, the Detroit skyline emerges, as if plants from a system of cubic roots. In these paintings, Detroit is hopeful, not dark and abysmal. Oranges, reds and blues meld into a bold statement about a city’s potential vivacity. You will not shortly forget seeing Orikri’s paintings.
– Dr. Brad Greenberg, Michigan State University
I met the most amazing man last Friday night. He spoke with passion, was driven toward his goals and dedicated to leading a meaningful life. Timothy Orikri exhibited his art at the Global Cafe the first two weeks in August and he won me over as a fan on First Friday.
– Chris Harrison, Southeast Missourian
There is no way to prepare you for the experience of Timothy Orikri’s artistry. Your breath will literally be taken away as you enter the room. Beyond the brilliant colors and forms, lie the subtleties that will cause you to linger and absorb what you see and feel.
– Lady Artiste NC
Orikri’s art is profound, expressive, and as with any living artist continually expanding. He adds significantly to the growth, relevance and visibility of contemporary world art, as well as enriches society with his contributions. Beyond his brilliant use of colors and forms, lie the subtleties that will cause you to linger and absorb what you see and feel.
– Debbie Overton
I met Timothy about five years ago and was totally taken aback by his Artwork and his sense of Community. Without knowing him I would have thought he was born and raised in Detroit because of his love and depiction of our city.
Timothy has been a positive influence and mentor to the many people he has met through his art. He uses color in an incredible way, so bright and vibrant. Not being a winter person, surprisingly my absolute favorite painting of Timothy’s is his winter scene of Downtown. “Wintery Halcon” which was published as a cover for the Detroit Athletic Club 2008. This painting amongst other things evokes wonderful memories for me of Detroit, then and Now! It is timeless. I will own it one day.
– Sabrina Guzman, Oxford-Michigan
Orikri works most often on murals; the pieces of art, so dazzling on paper, are breathtaking in reality.
– Brooke Foster, Riverfront Times
Timothy’s art is bold and beautiful. The colors are captivating, and, regardless of the subject matter, intriguing and truly compelling. There is a spiritual quality to his work that is reflective of his outlook on life.
– Sherri MewhaOwner, Sherrus Galleries
Tim is an artist who not only creates multimedia art that inspires and fuels creativity but he is a dedicated volunteer who inspires the passion for art in children.
– Tawanna Ward, SEMVOLUNTEERS
