​​Through his evocative mixed-media paintings, TAKI GOLD explores themes of resilience, survival, and transformation, drawing deeply from his childhood experience during the Liberian Civil War. His art bridges personal narrative and collective memory, offering a profound commentary on identity, migration, and the human spirit.

 

Born in Liberia, TAKI lived through four years of the harrowing conflict that began when he was six, a time marked by chaos but also by the quiet heroism of local women who protected and nurtured him. These women became the bedrock of his creative voice, teaching him to find beauty in the midst of destruction. Their influence shaped his use of texture and form, with his work often incorporating fragments of found materials to evoke a sense of reclamation and healing.

 

Relocating to the United States as a ten year old child, TAKI continued to explore these themes, creating works that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. Currently based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, his art is sought after by collectors and institutions for its ability to tell untold stories through bold abstraction and vibrant color.

 

Speaking about his work, TAKI says, “My inspiration is the celebration of what we could become if we never forget how magical we are.”

 

An emerging voice in African contemporary art, TAKI has exhibited in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC and is steadily gaining recognition among collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide who seek work with profound historical and emotional depth.