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Mpeke Alphonse is an African born Cameroonian; the second child of a family of five. He immigrated to England in 1997 from Belgium (Liège) and France (Paris) where he spent a major part of his life.
He lives in a Suburb of East London.In order to express himself and explore his own fantasies and freedom, he used brushes, knifes, spatulas, crayons, canvas, and acrylics and oils colours. This natural talent and love for painting was exercised since the age of 5.
After the divorce of his parents when he was 9, he plunged in an intensive struggling moment of his life. During those difficult years Mpeke drew, painted and wrote in order to escape the difficult reality of his life. At 17, he discovered through drawing, painting and writing poetry a way of escaping, surviving and recovering from his inner side childhood wounds. Painting is first of all an expression of liberation for him. Also a powerful therapy against his personal moments of frustration and doubts.
His imagery goes beyond the overtly social and contemporary environment where he has always been living. He conveys a remarkable dynamic of movement, atmosphere and energy within each of his images. Profound and intensely emotional, he approaches subjects and lifts the sail of certain mystified aspects of human condition. His abstracts works are pure outcomes of his fantasies. There is no limitations or boundaries in Mpeke’s imaginary or creation. A painter in his point of view should be free to express existing or perceived forms and colours in his own way. As far as Mpeke’s work is concerned, the originality of his paintings reveals a level of maturity and freedom to explore in order to stimulate our interrogations on the real sense of oneself.
He spends a couple of times at the Royal Fine Art Academy of Liège in Belgium (1993). The same year he won a collective first price of photography and painting organised by the Belgian HCR, (High Commission for Refugees) untitled ‘loin de ma maison (far from my home).
Nevertheless, this natural talented fine-artist has just begun what will be one of the most remarkable work of an imaginative mind.
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- Date of birth : 1976
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- Groups: Contemporary British Artists
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Added Oct 13, 2012
Photographer & Painter, Alphonse Mpeke
Alphonse Mpeke is a British born Cameroonian, self taught artist painter and photographer established in East London. Also known as Alph,he sells his photographies/paintings in various spaces and galleries.
Previous Exhibitions:
• 18 November 2005, 'Sensual Abstract and Other Paintings' Red Gate Gallery , Brixton (London)
• 13-19 June 2005, "Eclectic", @ Chelsea Gallery, Old Town Hall, King's Road -London
• 10 -11 July 2004, @ Greenwich Arsenal Museum - (London) Commissioned by the Cameroon High Commission in the UK.
• 05-31 January 2004, Alphonse Mpeke by Alphonse Mpeke @ Stratford Gallery- (London).
Added Aug 3, 2007
Press release
Hi there,
just to share my new home page at mpekearts with you.
Find also some of my new Artworks and exhibitions pictures. Thanks all for your support.
Your artist.
Alphonse
just to share my new home page at mpekearts with you.
Find also some of my new Artworks and exhibitions pictures. Thanks all for your support.
Your artist.
Alphonse
Added Jun 30, 2007
Press release
Further works by A.N.Mpeke are available. Please contact Mpeke Fine Art Studio for a full catalogue: 07904 713 946.
Subscribe to the Mpeke Fine Art Studio Newsletter for updates and exhibition news.
Subscribe to the Mpeke Fine Art Studio Newsletter for updates and exhibition news.
Added Mar 29, 2007
Press release
Alphonse Mpeke Paints A Good Impression/
By Ian Simon
“Within the black community we need to show
We can do more than just rap that we can
express ourselves through other art forms” so says
the voice of the talented artist and poet who has
recently showcased his latest series of remarkable
and controversial paintings ”Sensual Abstracts”
at the Red Gate Gallery in Brixton. His paintings
is” an infusion of African expressionism, abstract,
and contemporary styles”. His style he enthuses is
“Sensual......that’s my conception and my finger
print and I am going to use it again according to the
inspiration of the moment”
Alphonse is a passionate, expressive, yet sensitive
man who feels that as black people we need to
smash the stereotypical walls which surround us. His
paintings are provocative and imaginative. He has
a story to tell. It’s one of self exploration, and, of love
for the canvas. The impression you get is of a man
on a mission yet in Africa his work would be scorned
upon maybe even vilified, due to the themes within
some of his paintings such as sensual expressions.
It was in Cameroon though, where the journey began.
It was here where Alphonse grew up and nurtured
the hopes and dreams and indeed expectations of
a young artist. It was in these arid lands that painting
offered a therapeutic remedy against the personal
ghosts and frustrations of the youngster. “Expressing
Me remain vital as I never said much as a child
growing up in the confusing context that often exists
in Africa”
Mpeke Ntonga Alphonse is the second child of a
family of five. After the divorce of his parents when
he was 9, he plunged in an intensive struggling
moment of his life. During those difficult years
Mpeke drew, painted and wrote in order to escape
the difficult reality of his life. At 17, he discovered
through drawing, painting and writing poetry a way
of escaping, surviving and recovering from his inner
side childhood wounds. He immigrated to England
in 1997 from Belgium via France where he spent a
major part of his life.
He attended the Royal Fine Art Academy in Belgium,
where he won first prize for one of his paintings
entitled “Far from Home” Painting is first of all an
expression of liberation for him. It is also a “powerful
therapy against his personal moments of frustration
and doubts
He has also been awarded a Community Award
in 2004 by the by the Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin
Wales, for his Charity and Community work within
the Borough. This was for his involvement in setting
up a Youth Centre Project in Canning Town, East
London, helping 7 to 16 year olds to participate in
various activities to keep them off the streets.
In addition to his busy schedule Alphonse attends
UEL Docklands campus, and is studying for an MA in
Education and Development. He hopes one day to
Lecture on this subject.
A slim, studious looking man, Alphonse is charming,
and at ease when talking to me about his craft
and life. He strikes me as a reflective, intelligent, yet
immensely passionate and expressive man.
He wants his art to be an inspiration to other black
people forcing them to look within themselves and
be more expressive in their hopes and ambitions. He
bemoans the fact that many seem happy to plod
along not willing to challenge themselves creatively
or mentally. “The key word for us is freedom. We’re
looking for freedom in the wrong places. Where we
should be looking for it, we’re not”
You get the feeling that this multi talented and
determined artist will one day achieve one of his
many goals of empowering black people to be
more creative and competitive in their life choices,
through his thought provoking paintings and poetry
within the community. Alphonse knows it will be
difficult. Just like Marley said, you must first break the
Chains of mental slavery.
For more information on Alphonse’s paintings please
By Ian Simon
“Within the black community we need to show
We can do more than just rap that we can
express ourselves through other art forms” so says
the voice of the talented artist and poet who has
recently showcased his latest series of remarkable
and controversial paintings ”Sensual Abstracts”
at the Red Gate Gallery in Brixton. His paintings
is” an infusion of African expressionism, abstract,
and contemporary styles”. His style he enthuses is
“Sensual......that’s my conception and my finger
print and I am going to use it again according to the
inspiration of the moment”
Alphonse is a passionate, expressive, yet sensitive
man who feels that as black people we need to
smash the stereotypical walls which surround us. His
paintings are provocative and imaginative. He has
a story to tell. It’s one of self exploration, and, of love
for the canvas. The impression you get is of a man
on a mission yet in Africa his work would be scorned
upon maybe even vilified, due to the themes within
some of his paintings such as sensual expressions.
It was in Cameroon though, where the journey began.
It was here where Alphonse grew up and nurtured
the hopes and dreams and indeed expectations of
a young artist. It was in these arid lands that painting
offered a therapeutic remedy against the personal
ghosts and frustrations of the youngster. “Expressing
Me remain vital as I never said much as a child
growing up in the confusing context that often exists
in Africa”
Mpeke Ntonga Alphonse is the second child of a
family of five. After the divorce of his parents when
he was 9, he plunged in an intensive struggling
moment of his life. During those difficult years
Mpeke drew, painted and wrote in order to escape
the difficult reality of his life. At 17, he discovered
through drawing, painting and writing poetry a way
of escaping, surviving and recovering from his inner
side childhood wounds. He immigrated to England
in 1997 from Belgium via France where he spent a
major part of his life.
He attended the Royal Fine Art Academy in Belgium,
where he won first prize for one of his paintings
entitled “Far from Home” Painting is first of all an
expression of liberation for him. It is also a “powerful
therapy against his personal moments of frustration
and doubts
He has also been awarded a Community Award
in 2004 by the by the Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin
Wales, for his Charity and Community work within
the Borough. This was for his involvement in setting
up a Youth Centre Project in Canning Town, East
London, helping 7 to 16 year olds to participate in
various activities to keep them off the streets.
In addition to his busy schedule Alphonse attends
UEL Docklands campus, and is studying for an MA in
Education and Development. He hopes one day to
Lecture on this subject.
A slim, studious looking man, Alphonse is charming,
and at ease when talking to me about his craft
and life. He strikes me as a reflective, intelligent, yet
immensely passionate and expressive man.
He wants his art to be an inspiration to other black
people forcing them to look within themselves and
be more expressive in their hopes and ambitions. He
bemoans the fact that many seem happy to plod
along not willing to challenge themselves creatively
or mentally. “The key word for us is freedom. We’re
looking for freedom in the wrong places. Where we
should be looking for it, we’re not”
You get the feeling that this multi talented and
determined artist will one day achieve one of his
many goals of empowering black people to be
more creative and competitive in their life choices,
through his thought provoking paintings and poetry
within the community. Alphonse knows it will be
difficult. Just like Marley said, you must first break the
Chains of mental slavery.
For more information on Alphonse’s paintings please
Added Jul 21, 2006
Sensual Abstract and Other Paintings
Friday
18
November
2005
Friday
18
November
2005
Added Jul 21, 2006
'Eclectic'
Chelsea Gallery, Old Town Hall, King's Road
Monday
13
June
2005
Sunday
19
June
2005
Added Jul 21, 2006
Alphonse Mpeke Exhibition
Stratford Library
Monday
5
January
2004
Saturday
31
January
2004
Alphonse Mpeke first Exhibition in London. stratford is the starting poing of the United Kingdom adventure of the multi-talentuous artist expected to rise even more.
Added Jan 3, 2006
Press release
Alphonse Mpeke’s new works and continously displayed works are now visible here on his online gallery on mpekefineart . The artist and team have joined the World Aids Day Action to fight against the propagation of HIV/AIDs on the planet.Unicef just revealed that “in 2004 more than 600.000 Children were born with AIDS,” “HIV/AIDS is threatening children as never before: a child dies of an AIDS-related illness every minute of the day and a young person contracts HIV every 15 seconds. Fifteen million have been orphaned” (Unicef Home Page,2005) and the situation is even worse in Africa as the poverty and some religious considerations are keeping people captive of their own extinction. Please feel free to have a look and give your impression. Also get involved in this campaign by just forwarding this link to your relatives, friends, colleagues classmates even useful links on the Web. You will encounter some pictures that are embodying the artist action against the propagation of HIV/AIDs in Africa. If those images are reflecting something on you please do not hesitate to communicate your feelings to our team by emailing us at , we will be pleased to answer your query. You can also support this campaign by clicking on the icon ‘Support this artist’ of this Home page, by choosing one or all the options offered here in order to make this campaign more effective. This campaign will be officially launched soon here in London, by Alphonse Mpeke and team. The information about the venue and the programme will be posted on this website or send to you through our Newsletter. Please do not forget to sign the guestbook and to subscribe to our newsletter if you have not already done so.
We are taking this opportunity to wish you a happy new year 2006.
Best regards.
Thank you for visiting and for your participation.
The team at Mpeke Fine Art Studio
We are taking this opportunity to wish you a happy new year 2006.
Best regards.
Thank you for visiting and for your participation.
The team at Mpeke Fine Art Studio
Added Jun 12, 2005
BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!!!
'Sensual Abstracts & other paintings’
A Private View of Alphonse Mpeke Ntonga’s new paintings is now closed.
The artist and team at South Winds XM, managed by Rosalind Joseph, would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended this significant event at Red Gate Gallery, Brixton on Friday 18th November 2005. We were pleased to welcome you to the Private View of Alphonse Mpeke’s works and were happy that you enjoyed the viewing and entertainment evening. Your presence made it a success.
We will keep you up-to-date with Alphonse Mpeke’s work as there are many more projects in the pipeline involving this up-and-coming artist. Please feel free to visit the online gallery frequently as there will be posts about the artist and his new works.
Thank you so much for the great feedback received on the day. If you did not get an opportunity to add your comments, please do so by visiting the Guestbook area of this site. If you would like to purchase or hire any of Alphonse Mpeke’s original art or photographic work, or would like to be informed about his new publications please feel free to email/call us at / +44 (0)7904713946. If you would also like to have information on his involvement as a community activist against the propagation of HIV/AID and sexual transmitted diseases in relation with the African continent and the rest of the world, we will be delighted to respond to your request. You can also suscribe to our newletter by simply inserting your e-mail address in the 'Newsletter' area of the 'Home' page of this website
Once again, thank you all for your interest and hope to see you soon at future events and Exhibitions.
Best regards.
The Team
L&CC
Learning and Culture Consultancy
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Eclectic', @Chelsea Gallery Old Town Hall King's Road, June 2005
Added Jun 12, 2005
At Chelsea Gallery Old Town Hall King's Road, June 2005
Here with Henri Stean Mpollo, the Cameroon High Commission PR.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005At Red Gate Gallery 2005
Alphonse & Sylviane From BBC TV, a very active French- west indies lady, known for her action for the emancipation of creole women through the cinema and documentaries she is producing.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005
Briag Drouot, the French talentuous saxophonist, playing 'Maskenada', in a very sensual mood within a fantastic athmosphere.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @Red Gate Gallery, Nov, 2005
Serena and daughter pausing with the artist.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005
With two visitors coming all the way from hertfordshire
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005
With Naomi, a special visitor.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005
Serena a guest speaker & Naomi,@ the gallery.
Added Jun 12, 2005
'Sensual Abstracts and other paintings' @ Red Gate Gallery, Nov 2005
With visitors from Cyprus.
Added Jun 12, 2005
All Against the Propagation of AIDS and HIV
Alphonse Mpeke’s new works and continously displayed works are now visible here on his online gallery on mpekefineart . The artist and team have joined the World Aids Day Action to fight against the propagation of HIV/AIDs on the planet.Unicef just revealed that “in 2004 more than 600.000 Children were born with AIDS,” “HIV/AIDS is threatening children as never before: a child dies of an AIDS-related illness every minute of the day and a young person contracts HIV every 15 seconds. Fifteen million have been orphaned” (Unicef Home Page,2005) and the situation is even worse in Africa as the poverty and some religious considerations are keeping people captive of their own extinction. Please feel free to have a look and give your impression. Also get involved in this campaign by just forwarding this link to your relatives, friends, colleagues classmates even useful links on the Web. You will encounter some pictures that are embodying the artist action against the propagation of HIV/AIDs in Africa. If those images are reflecting something on you please do not hesitate to communicate your feelings to our team by emailing us at , we will be pleased to answer your query. You can also support this campaign by clicking on the icon ‘Support this artist’ of this Home page, by choosing one or all the options offered here in order to make this campaign more effective. This campaign will be officially launched soon here in London, by Alphonse Mpeke and team. The information about the venue and the programme will be posted on this website or send to you through our Newsletter. Please do not forget to subscribe to our newsletter if you have not already done so. Best regards Thank you for visiting and for your participation.
The team at South Wind XM
Added Jun 12, 2005
Art for your office, store, restaurant or Hotel...
Mpeke Fine Art Studio would like to transform your premises with a piece of art from the current collection by Alphonse Mpeke. The work of this emerging artist has been displayed at several galleries around London and continues to receive much interest and invitations to exhibit from galleries around the world.
We can offer prints to enhance premises for a six month rental
We will provide 5 prints (already stretched canvas or not) of your choice from the online gallery
After the initial six month rental term, you can choose to renew the same item same rate for another six month period
Instead, you may choose another piece from a selection at the same price for the same length of time.
We have over 100 exclusive prints and thought-provoking works from this emerging artist, Aphonse Mpeke.
We also welcome requests for bespoke pieces, tailored to the theme of yourpremises, for purchase.
Request a catalogue or browse the online gallery for further information including the dimensions of each piece.
Interest in the work of Alphonse Mpeke ranges from independent stores, personal choice to international restaurants and Hotels.
Contact us by telephone on 07904713946 or 07785755359 for availability, Rosa Joseph will be please to answer to your query.
Office hours: Monday –Saturday 9:30- 7:30 PM.
Request a Catalogue of the current works of Alphonse Mpeke.
Would you prefer something tailor-made to your premises? Contact us for a free Consultation at your premises.
Want to Purchase rather than Rent?
If you don’t see what you’d like, contact us and we’ll investigate options depending on your requirements.
To receive a brochure of the current works of Alphonse Mpeke or to arrange a free Consultation to discuss your requirements, please contact Rosalind Joseph 07785 755 359.
We also offer:
· Bespoke artwork
· Artwork suitable for Offices, Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs, Bars
A catalogue of arts works compiled specifically for your space can be send to you or you can choose your art works and also get more information about the artist on our
Website.See also some sample at
Reviews and comments
Tout simplement magnifiques tes oeuvres frère, magnifiques!!!!
un chapeau à ton talent.
Passy
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coucou mon artiste de frere, tu as un don incomparable, j'ai toujours aimé et admiré ce que tu fais depuis mon bas age.
Hi Gars,Le site est simple, dépouillé et la navigation est facile. Bon courage pour l'expo. "Un seul mot: Continuez....."On est très ensemble!!!!!!!!!!Marco
cher alphonse mpeke,felicitations et voeux de reussite eclatante dans cet univers artistique mondialise.les tableaux,les couleurs,les formes et la thematique( vivace,gaie et pas toujours melancolique comme le quotidien dans cet occident de tous les reves,de toutes les opportunites et deceptions) exposes au vieil hotel de ville de chelsea,juin 2005,temoignent a suffisance du talent,des potentialites et du magister que vous nous donnez a voir,a apprecier et a partager.bon vent./.
Félicitations pour ce que tu fais. Une navigation dans ta galerie d'art permet de rêver et de se trouver dans un décor de couleurs et d'émotions.Cela nous honore de savoir qu'il y a un fils qui a du talent.je souhaite que ton talent soit connu et reconnu par beaucoup plus de personnes.Bon vent.MENTZ
I really love your work and hope to see you exhibiting in London soon. Your work expresses your happiness, you must have someone or something in your life which is uplifting and fulfilling for you.Good luck in all you do.
Candy
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Your artworks is very moving. I love it and can't wait to see you and your artworks on the 18th at Redgate as I will be in London on business. Best weshes in everything you do and keep your feet on the ground. Candy
Alphonse,les mots me manquent pour exprimer la joie que j'éprouve en regardant tes magnifiques tableaux.Tu fais la fierté de tout un peuple (BATANGA) et de toute l'AFRIQUE, à travers les multiples expositions de tes oeuvres dans les galeries du monde. Que DIEU tout puissant puisse guidé tes pas vers le chemin dela réussite .
Hi man,this is your junior. Nothing special to say. I'm sure you know what I mean; If yes I'd just like to say I believe in that Gift/Talent GOD has given to you. Just use it as long as possible and you'll see the results. So then before closing I'd also like to remind you that all things are possible to who that believe,I mean you can do all thing, reach the unreachable dream the undreamable, touch the untouchable, if you believe... peace!
Alphonse, je ne peux que te féliciter et encourager dans ton travail d’artiste-peintre et prie les cieux pour que tu puisses avoir encore plus d'inspiration .je souhaite que tes oeuvres puissent avoir un succes sans pareil et que tes marques et signatures soient mondialement reconnus. Tu explores un chemin pas très connu du milieu African et loin d'interesser la communauté noire en générale .Sache que tu es un des pionniers sur ce terrain et tu peux compter sur des amoureux des oeuvres d'art comme moi pour te donner cette motivation que dont tu as besoin .Je te souhaite bien des choses et au plaisir . René BETEK.
estoy muy contento de tu obra; esas pinturas representan una expresion unica de la belleza y la claridad profunda de la sinceridad que sale de tu corazon; sigue asi hasta cumplir todo loque tienes que enseñar al mundo entero.
Bonjour AlphonseTes oeuvres sont magnifiques. Les couleurs éclatantes de tes oeuvres nous rappelle qu'il y a de l'espoir dans ce monde. Regarder tes oeuvres est un vrai délice de l'oeil. Sans être spécialiste de l'art, je crois qu'il est important de continuer de nous faire rêver et surtout que l'hiver canadien s'annonce rude.Marie Noël
Hi Alphonse ,I can only agree with all the very positive messages posted on to your guestbook, and add mine to the list... Your paintings are full of life and colors, a joy to look at ! I particularly like "Promises".. ;-) Bises Peggy
I really enjoyed the visit to the Red Gate gallery and observing your work more closely.
hello Alphonse, i want to say that i found your work really fascinating and i engoyed visiting your art gallery
Your exhibition was an interesting piece of art, full of different shapes, bright colours, mature quality of style and lot lot of imagination! I hope to come in your next exhibition soon.
Oeuvre puisant dans les racines africaines toute sa sensibilité, son énergie et son dynamisme confiant et évolutif... Bonne continuation. Martine
I thought that your paintings/imagery have evolved into a spontaneous and organic moment which I know will continue to grow in strength. They are very much inspiring and innovative. Thank you for sharing that with me.
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