‘Guardians of the Sea’

‘Guardians of the Sea’, 2024

Ken Egu of  Books of Egu

Giclee on Canvas Fabric, Unstretched – 8″ x 14″

‘Guardians of the Sea’ embodies the majesty and vulnerability of endangered sea turtles. Created by Ken Egu, this stunning artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures and their fragile habitats. This piece captures the beauty of sea turtles while also conveying the threats they face from habitat loss, pollution, and industrialized fishing.

Ken Egu is an award-winning director, artist, and educator specializing in interactive media and film production. Born in Nigeria and raised in the Bay Area, Ken now resides in Los Angeles, where his work reflects his African heritage through vibrant, Afrocentric art styles and metaphorical storytelling.

With a Master’s Degree in Interactive Media & Game Design from USC and a Bachelor’s in Digital Media Arts from Duquesne University, Ken merges academic excellence with creative innovation. His accolades include the 2018 Los Angeles Animation Festival Humanitarian Award for “Land of the Free?” and the 2020 Cantina Arts Foundation #ArtCannotBeCancelled Award. Ken also created “The Forerunners Gospel” mobile games, earning the 2021 Intellectuapp “Apps of the Month” Award.