Studio-IMO

I’ve had a wave of new followers over the past week. Welcome and thanks for being here. For those who are new and might want a bit of context. My name is Ibi Meier-Oruitemeka (IMO) and I began painting for the first time in May 2024 after what I can only describe as a very specific feeling or “knowing” that I should buy some paints. I’m so grateful that my intuition is something I trust in, as following it has quite literally change my life. Within a few weeks of beginning I was offered my first solo exhibition ‘Soft Mirrors’ a mammoth challenge and weeks of creating it from my living room. I learned so much and to this day very proud of this body of work that ended up selling out on the opening night. Since then I’ve been fortunate enough to have a second solo show and lots of other incredible opportunities. Cut to the present day and it’s only a year and a half of painting behind me. These days I paint from a lovely bright studio and thank my lucky stars because baby Ibi who failed her art a-level and parked any notion of being an artist firmly aside in pursuit of a “proper job”. Is now living her dream. #trustyourgut 📷 @ruthsamuelsphoto 🤎

Exactly a year to the day since my debut solo show ‘Soft Mirrors’ opened with the now evolved @bigyingallery to whom I will be forever grateful to for presenting such a daunting proposition literally only a few months after I began painting. Only to sell out by the opening night. All thanks to a chance meeting at @bottlealleyartmarket some weeks earlier. What a year it has been. I’m the most proud of these paintings, all created from my living room with no experience of creating on this scale, way before a “real”studio was even on my radar. One and a half years in and it’s still very much the beginning, still learning, still discovering. Shout outs to @ruthieruthio @euanrobertsart and @hastingsarthandling for@pulling off a miracle. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey and continues to champion my art. I can only create what I’m capable of, and art has shown me in real time that our imagination really can create our reality. #softmirrorsoneyear

What a night! 🥹Thank you to all who came down to the private view of my solo show ‘Dreams of Home’ last night. It was incredible energy from start to finish, I’m riding high today from all the love and support. One year ago could never have imagined I’d be showing artwork in a gallery full of people, with so many of my paintings being snapped up. Incredible scenes🥹. It was a night for immense gratitude for beautiful conversations, beautiful energy and beautiful people. Huge thank you to the team @imagesinframes who worked tirelessly to make the night the success that it was. Thank you to @hibaexpress for the beautiful spread of Palestinian/Lebanese nibbles. Thank you to the collectors old and new and all the people kind enough to l share with me how the art resonated with them. Last but not least thank you to my little family who are always ready for a little adventure in the name of art. So magical 💫#dreamsofhome #privateview

Merging my new found love of painting flowers with my love of painting figures. More flowers to be found over @studio_imo_flowers 🌸🌸🌸🌸#studioimoart

For those waiting for their paintings to be shipped please bear with us some more, there was an order mixup with our packaging materials so replacements should be with us by Monday. This means you’ll have to wait a little longer for your parcel. Will of course keep you updated! Wishing everyone a restful sunny weekend! 🙏🏾🌸#maydrop

My first painting - 2 years ago! The beginning of everything that was and is to come. Celebrating art and my 45th rotation around the sun☀️. I’ve also released a special birthday limited edition print of one of my favourite artworks ‘One More Before You Go’ which is now available to buy in two sizes on my website. You can swipe to see the print. Newsletter subs will have received an exclusive discount code valid for 24 hours🤎🤎#artniverssary

With a Friend by Studio IMO⁠ ⁠ Available at goodmoodprints.com

⭐️Art drop update⭐️ for those of you waiting to receive your originals. We’re currently working on custom packaging to ensure each piece arrives safely. Processing time on average takes 2 weeks as there are 13 paintings to go out. Hoping to start shipping them out at the end of the week. You will receive tracking info in a confirmation email. Thank you so much for your support and patience. I can’t wait for you to receive them🤎🌸#mayartdrop #studioimoart

Meet Ibi! Based in the UK, Ibi Meier-Oruitemeka, known as Studio IMO is a self-taught artist who first discovered her passion for painting in May 2024. Drawn immediately to acrylics, she found in them a soulful medium for expressive, intuitive work rooted in her British Nigerian identity. @studio_imo_art

Thank you so so much to all the collectors both old and new who bought work from Sunday evenings drop. It’s not something I’ll ever take for granted and your support of my work means in very real terms that I’m able to continue on this path of creating art. Next week marks 2 whole years since I heard the loud voice of my intuition telling me I needed to go buy some paint and subsequently opening up a whole new phase and chapter of life. I appreciate every single person who has chosen my art to hang in their homes, whether in print form or originals. It’s the wildest compliment & and one of the most genuine honours of my life! 🤎🌸Artwork pictured ‘ One More Before You Go’ , 2025. 40.6x50.8cm Acrylic on Canvas Board #studioimoart

Making the final selection earlier for my artwork release this Sunday 3rd May, launching at 6pm (BST) a little bit different this time round as all paintings will be framed and ready to hang. Still some time to sign up to my mailing list before Sunday for notifications when the work goes live. Happy May Day weekend to everyone 🪻🌸💫🤎#mayartdrop

Just because you’re known for one thing, doesn’t mean you can’t explore other things. I never want to be locked into a singular perception. This week I’ve been following my whims and deepening my understanding of my self as a artist simply by doing what I want. Freedom is the goal, joy is the outcome! I’ve painted mainly flowers this week simply because they feel good to paint and I learned a little dance in my wrist that suddenly make them feel fun to do!. #flowersdance