This oil, acrylic on canvas painting features two little girls about the age of ten in front of a house. One of them is holding a basin which has a rough sketch of Nigeria’s 10 naira note imprinted on it. The other girl holds a
Samuel Olajide of Suprtoons Trove creates his art with multiple layers within. While the bright colours and cartoon-esque presentation might appeal to children, the meanings that lie beneath the surface make them satisfying for second, third and fourth viewings. Growing up in a polygamous family, where
Favour Agumadu is a mixed media creator. He identifies as a messenger in the context of his ideas, and he carries himself as an artist’s artist. Favour digs deep in his works— for material and for inspiration. His journey, catalogue and insights speak for him,
Before financial gains and immediate gratification, art is first a conversation between self and consciousness. Digital artist, Favour Nwokocha adds a new layer to this conversation with a story of resilience and how she uses her craft and talents to communicate her innermost thoughts. Born to
Oritsetsonaye Donna Bennet, a visual artist skilled across multiple styles of visual painting and various mediums as well carves her own corner of experience and expertise. She is dedicated to her craft as an artist and expressionist. All creatives follow different paths, there is Michelangelo,
Victor Isiguzo’s story as an artist, from drawing as a child, to founding his own community: Codex Artwork is proof that being an artist can be sustainable if one creates works that are true to self. Born into a family of creatives, Victor’s affinity towards
Recently, the walls within new Kokopelli Gallery site in Ikoyi hosted Paolo Sisiano’s art exhibition titled “We are okay, but we are not like before”. These works, a sprawling thesis on self from the perspective of a brooder is a cohesive story told across 24
Sejiro Avoseh’s art is different at first glance; mixing introspection with commentary. It is as abrasive as he is sensitive-- favoring splotches of primary colors, Sejiro forces your eyes to dart around the canvas. The paintings are crossbred between abstraction, figurative and collages. He mixes
Joshua Akinwumi’s works are simply inspired by a need to convey the je ne sais quois that defines African art. The message evokes roots and its execution borders on contemporary and traditional– even when he wanders beyond photography and tries to use technology as a
Painter, and artist– Olalekan Odunbori has improved on the conversation around what African art really is with a series of thought experiments that build on European styles within traditional contexts. His works are African through and through, and his delivery makes it accessible to all. Olalekan