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Emeka Nwagbara

Emeka Nwagbara is a multimedia artist who works in a variety of mediums, including charcoal, graphite, pastels, oil, and acrylic. He creates both abstract and representational works. Nwagbara graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers state, and Ogun State University, both in Nigeria. He studied accounting and worked in the oil and gas, banking, and information technology industries before leaving his job in 2005 to pursue art. Nwagbara trained at the Universal Studios of Art in Iganmu, Lagos under Edosa Ogiugo and other renowned artists. He is mostly self-taught, but his art was greatly influenced by his time at the Universal Studios of Art. Nwagbara has participated in many solo and group exhibitions, both within and outside Nigeria. He has also worked on high-profile art projects for state governments, corporate clients, and UNICEF. Nwagbara is a member of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) and the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA). 

Some of Emeka's works:
Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson

Hamid Ibrahim was born in Kogi State, Nigeria in 1963. He studied Fine and Applied Arts at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos between 1984 and 1990. He worked for brief periods as a cartoonist and illustrator after leaving art school before eventually deciding to become a full-time artist in Lagos. He is also a certified art teacher. Ibrahim is a founding member of (G.F.A) Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria. He was also recently the Vice president of (S.N.A) Society of Nigeria Artists. He is an accomplished Artist and has had solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions both within and outside Nigeria.

Some of Elizabeth's works:
Segun Aiyesan

Hamid Ibrahim was born in Kogi State, Nigeria in 1963. He studied Fine and Applied Arts at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos between 1984 and 1990. He worked for brief periods as a cartoonist and illustrator after leaving art school before eventually deciding to become a full-time artist in Lagos. He is also a certified art teacher. Ibrahim is a founding member of (G.F.A) Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria. He was also recently the Vice president of (S.N.A) Society of Nigeria Artists. He is an accomplished Artist and has had solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions both within and outside Nigeria.

Some of Segun's works:
Hamid Ibrahim

Hamid Ibrahim was born in Kogi State, Nigeria in 1963. He studied Fine and Applied Arts at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos between 1984 and 1990. He worked for brief periods as a cartoonist and illustrator after leaving art school before eventually deciding to become a full-time artist in Lagos. He is also a certified art teacher. Ibrahim is a founding member of (G.F.A) Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria. He was also recently the Vice president of (S.N.A) Society of Nigeria Artists. He is an accomplished Artist and has had solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions both within and outside Nigeria.

Some of Hamid's works:
Wande George

Wande George, an experienced painter from Nigeria graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 1987 with an HND in Painting and General Arts. His consistent experimentation has resulted in his unique style of painting and depth in his artworks. Drawing ever since he was a kid, George developed his painting career exploring themes of family ties, beauty, and cultural and political issues. Working in both figuration and abstraction, his paintings are characterized by vibrant color palettes and cubist influences, and he aims to use art as a catalyst for social change. He is widely exhibited both locally and internationally and is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).

Some of Wande's works:
Clara Aden

Clara Aden is a professional studio artist, an illustrator, storyboard and urban artist. She has been illustrating professionally since 1999 and eventually earned her spot as Assistant Production Manager and Art illustrator, Hearts magazine. She attended Federal Technical College Yaba. She is one of the representatives of the Alumni of Hamazon ACADEMIA at the German Green Me Global film festival 2016, with the experimental short film titled “Ripple” which celebrates the theme of the festival “Ocean, Water and Life.” Clara Aden is a member of Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN), Plain Air Society of Nigeria, Drawing Stampede, Artzero and Kambani Art of London, President, Beyond borders Artists Association of Nigeria (BBAAN). Clara has won several awards in several competitions, including at the 1999 UNFPA International poster contest (2nd runner-up), winner of the Global Network Research development (GNRD) freedom of expression 2015 art competition in Norway amongst several others, and She was listed among the five best visual artists at National Patriot Portraiture and Immortalization awards (2010). She recently collaborated on a project and workshop series “Opencity Lagos” which is a culmination of a year-long investigation of various interpretation of openness within the context of “megacity” of Lagos as well as a number of cities across the globe. Clara is a widely exhibited artist within and outside Nigeria.

Some of Clara's works:
Stanley Dudu

Stanley is an Auchi Polytechnic alumnus. He graduated with OND (Ordinary National Diploma) in General Art in 2003, and HND (Higher National Diploma) in painting in 2006 respectively. His outstanding performance earned him excellence with distinction as the overall best student. After his short spell at the National Youth Service scheme, he has been practicing as a full-time professional studio artist in Lagos since 2008. Stanley’s figurative expressions exude love and life. Intimate private lives of women and children in southern interiors have always provided prolific source of subject material for his art more any other inspiration. Dexterously, he renders his narrative portrayals chiefly in charcoals, pastels, oils and acrylics, which he employs his adept use of chiaroscuro, lines, and sparing use of colours as an elemental instrument of style in capturing the very essence “inspiring fleeting moments”. By virtue of his impressionistic manner of rendition in gray scales, his works have found him recognition as they were considered unique and refreshing at a time when coloured paintings became very rampant. He has participated in several solo exhibition and well over 25 group shows with several prizes and awards in Nigeria and Spain amongst others.

 

Some of Stanley's works:
Ibe Ananaba

Ibeabuchi is a multi-disciplinary artist who is always in search of new discoveries while expanding creative boundaries. A First Class graduate of Fine and Applied Art (Painting major) from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, Ibe is also a local and international award-winning artist functioning as a Painter, Fashion Illustrator, Muralist, Designer with experience as an Art Director in advertising. Listed in Smithsonian Institution Libraries Collections, his art has been understudied as case studies for project thesis by various university scholars across Nigeria. Prize Winner, ART MASTERS-Art Vancouver 2019, he has exhibited in Nigeria, South Africa, USA, Canada, London, and Israel. His works are featured in publications like MASTERS OF WATERCOLORS (Planeta Muzyki Publishers, Finland, 2018), FASHION ILLUSTRATION AFRICA (New Generation – Shoko Press, London 2016), ARTIST OF NIGERIA (5 Continents Edition, Italy, 2021) among many others.

Some of Ibe's works:
Olumide Oresegun

Born July 30, 1968 in Ndokwa West, Delta State, Nigeria, Juliet holds  a BA in Fine Arts and Education from Bendel State University. She was first introduced to the creative world of painting and drawing by her grandmother, a traditional wall decorator. Since 1990, she has delved into different media. Her primary purpose is to produce art that will remain relevant. In the early 1990s, she painted mainly watercolours but has also worked extensively in acrylics, oils and pastel. Juliet has been in the forefront of the campaign for upholding the rights of the girl-child. Her works on those themes have been exhibited in Canada, Germany, the UK and the US. More recently, she has been experimenting with mixed-media methods using mirrors and found objects. she now produces what she calls paintergraph. Her 2011 solo exhibition in Portsmouth was a collection of paintergraph plates and prints. She has also exhibited extensively in Nigeria and Belgravia. she currently operates a full-time studio hosting students’ workshops and apprenticeships.

Some of Olumide's works:
Juliet Ezenwa-pearce

Born July 30, 1968 in Ndokwa West, Delta State, Nigeria, Juliet holds  a BA in Fine Arts and Education from Bendel State University. She was first introduced to the creative world of painting and drawing by her grandmother, a traditional wall decorator. Since 1990, she has delved into different media. Her primary purpose is to produce art that will remain relevant. In the early 1990s, she painted mainly watercolours but has also worked extensively in acrylics, oils and pastel. Juliet has been in the forefront of the campaign for upholding the rights of the girl-child. Her works on those themes have been exhibited in Canada, Germany, the UK and the US. More recently, she has been experimenting with mixed-media methods using mirrors and found objects. she now produces what she calls paintergraph. Her 2011 solo exhibition in Portsmouth was a collection of paintergraph plates and prints. She has also exhibited extensively in Nigeria and Belgravia. she currently operates a full-time studio hosting students’ workshops and apprenticeships.

Some of Juliet's works:
Joshua Nmesirionye

Born on 21st April 1968, Nmesirionye obtained a Higher National Diploma from the prestigious Federal Polytechnic, Auchi in 1968.He is a multifaceted artist, fully committed to studio practice. He tells his stories through textured surface art and the inspiration for them arises from the people and environment around him as well as from his imagination. His goal is to connect representational art with abstract and contemporary sensibilities through the physicality of paints on the canvas. Nmesirionye has held several solo and group exhibitions and participated in auctions in Nigeria, Netherlands, U.K, Sierra-Leone, Cameroon amongst other places. Nmesirionye is a member of the Universal Studios of Art, Lagos, where he practices. He also takes out time to instruct and mentor students of art and upcoming artists.

He is a member of Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA) respectively.

Some of Dr. Bruce's works:
Francis Uduh

Born 23rd August, 1963, his practice route has taken him from his comprehensive training at the prestigious art institutions of Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State and Yaba College of Technology, Lagos to the execution of private and prominent public commissions. “My art is all about making, being original not faking”. It all revolves around discovery of self, immediate environment, materials and tools. This I believe and sincerely know is life existence itself. We should make it not fake it.” Uduh, like many of his peers, showcases his art on various platforms of the creative world – at national and international level. Several of his sculptures have been acquired through the conduits of international auction houses. On analysis, his perspective of art making, is focused on authenticity, and interpretation of his immediate physical and metaphysical environs, into highly challenging sculptures of natural and abstract forms. Traditional influences, twined with innovative application are certainly key factors present in Uduh’s work, whose materials range from wood, to bronze, to fibre glass. He captures realism in meditative, emotive pieces and communicates this converged language with elongated, cavernous bronzes – concaves emphasizing the convexity and depth of archetypal features. A furtherance of this language is Uduh’s de-construction of the physical form to its barest essentials. He re-imagines and fashions physical characteristics. This sculptural style allows the artist to exploit his tools and materials and to manifest a new anatomy of volume versus void, creating robust, impactful pieces. Uduh’s sculptures encourage tactility and a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree appreciation of his work and thought process.

Some of Francis' works:
Taiye Erewele

Taiye Erewele is an experimental artist who specializes in painting. Her early education was in the ancient city of Kano- Northern Nigeria, where she spent the first 18 years of her life.

Inspired by her elder brothers’ drawings as a child, Taiye cultivated drawing as a hobby, and would later substitute her earlier study in Geography and Regional Planning with Fine and Applied Arts in 2006, to set herself on a path of self-discovery.

She obtained a Bachelors of Art degree in Fine Arts from Ambrose Alli University and a Master degree in Visual Arts History form the prestigious University of Lagos in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Taiye’s relentless dedication to her artistic practice spanning over 16 year makes her a seasoned artist. Known for her many portraits, Taiye also indulges in abstract representations characterized by spontaneity and an intuitive use of colours, lines, and texture amongst other elements. Drawing from the fabric of her personal experience, Taiye especially explores compelling issues surrounding the female gender. Amongst other things she tells compelling stories of everyday people; their wins, struggles and experiences She engages several subjects which she finds fascinating like beauty, mood, marriage, Pop culture and fashion. Taiye’s work is influenced by the 18th century art movement called romanticism and as such, her subjects are composed with elegance and grandeur- highlighting the uniqueness of ordinary everyday people who are typically ignored in our society today.

Some of Taiye's works:
Ejiofor Ogochukwu

Ejiofor Ogochukwu is a visual artist who hails from Anambra, got her BA and MFA at University of Nigeria Nsukka and University of Benin, respectively. Her art keeps revolving from painting in canvas to wall installations. Ejiofor likes to explore with waste materials especially ones found around her. Waste to wealth is one of her art slogans. She is a member of the Association of Female Artist Nigeria, a member of Sister Art Visual Global Community, A member of Society of Nigerian Artist. Due to her willing nature to help the needy, Ejiofor is a proud member of HERS (NGO dealing with the Girl child on the Street). She runs a studio space Art Bullet.ng which holds Art workshops for secondary School children and Secondary School Art teachers. Ejiofor is motivated strongly to helping her environment so she is an Alumni of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2019 and an Art Ambassador for Goge Africa.

Some of Ejiofor's works:
Nelly Idagba

Born and raised in Nigeria, Nelly Idagba grew up appreciating Art and expressed it through her oil paintings and pencil drawings.

She is a Lawyer by profession.

Most of her works are centred on women and girl child, she reflects the unspoken words of women / girl child in her paintings. Paintings have always brought peace, reflection and a state of meditation to her.

She has participated in series of exhibitions and sold her works both locally and internationally.

Some of Nelly's works:
Nelly Idagba's painting
Nelly Idagba's art work
Bunmi Ayesanya

Born in Lagos in the late 70’s, a native of lsara Remo in Ogun State, Nigeria. A product of Painting and General Art department of federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. A versatile and enigmatic female artist, highly passionate about issues that surrounds women or female gender. A great reflection in her past and present works. Consistency, creativity and diligence are the symbols of her breath – taking and kaleidoscopic trademark style of art which reflects naturalism, colourist impression, realism, elongation, distortion and stylization. A multi- media artist, effectively handling several mediums passionately such as oils, Acrylics, Pastels, watercolour, Gouache, Mixed-Media, Pen and Ink. ‘The mind is like a richly woven tapestry in which the colors are distilled from experiences of the senses, and the design drawn from the convolutions of the intellect.’ (Carson McCullers, American writer, 1917-1967.) Bunmi has participated in several exhibitions and workshops and has won several recognitions and awards locally and internationally. A recently awarded UNESCO Art ambassador, 2021

 

Some of Bunmi's works:
Ever Green Melody by Bunmi Ayesanya
Funmi Arabambi

Funmi is an emerging Nigerian artist from Ogun state. Born May 15, 1985 in Lagos, she studied Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Nigeria where she obtained B.A.Ed (2008). She also had some training at the Universal Studios of Art (2002/ 2003) and Defactori Art Studio (2006) where she went under the tutelage of some master artists. She is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists. Funmi’s paintings aim to depict life through the combination of lines, forms and colours. She seeks to document scenes, moments, mood and share the beauty of nature mostly rendered in femininity themes. She has captured her passion for human figures which she executes through creating a high contrast, vibrance and using conspicuously unblended brushstrokes. According to her, she uses her painting to explore the world and shares her discoveries with others. Funmi won the 2nd place prize in the ASFAAS Painting Competition (2002). Funmi has participated in several exhibitions and her works are in several collections within and outside the country.

Some of Funmi's works:
Naomie Oyeniyi

Naomi Oyeniyi is a contemporary Nigerian artist who obtained her B.A honours from the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria with a specialization in painting. Inspired by her personal experiences and situations in her immediate environment, Naomi’s thematic disposition is a reflection of a man’s soul and thoughts mirrored into reality. She hopes to hammer on equity; giving voice to the voiceless and speaking on societal situations with her art. Her preferred medium of oil colour on canvas allows her create fine textures of lines and layered work with the impasto and traditional painting technique. She has featured in various group exhibitions and participated in art workshops. She was awarded the winner in the Visual Art Category from Nigeria of the African Union Feminist programme in year 2020.  She has also worked with an organization called Teach for Nigeria as a Fellow to teach in Nigeria’s underserved schools in low communities. She is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and also a member of the Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN)

Some of Naomie's works:
Naomie Oyeniy's painting A young African lady getting her done
Painting by Naomie Oyeniyi a man in his thoughts
A man in his thoughts
Faith Michael

Faith Michael is a painter based in Lagos, Nigeria. She holds a Higher National Diploma from the School of Art and Industrial Design, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria (2021). Faith is a budding artist with studio training under established artists such as Kent Onah, Uzoma Samuel and currently with the Simple Plans Studio run by renowned artist, Wallace Ejoh. She has participated in several group exhibitions.

Some of Naomie's works:
Art by Faith Michael
Victor Obasuyi

Victor Obasuyi was born in Idiroko, Ogun state in May 1960. He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Painting from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi in 1983. Victor has held numerous group and solo exhibitions within and outside the country. He has been commissioned on several works in private and public spaces within and outside the country including numerous mosaic commissions. He is Studio master and senior partner at K-Team Art consultancy, Benin City, Nigeria. In Victor’s own words – “I believe that Art should be a means for achieving societal change”.

Some of Victor's works:
Landscape painting by Victor Obasuyi
Reparation painting by Victor Obasuyi
ini Brown

INI BROWN is an African Artist from Nigeria. Ini received first class honors from the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria, where he trained formally, before going on to have some informal training and research in water color in England. He also studied at the Fate Foundation, Lagos, where he learned to combine the spirit of creativity and nature. Though well renowned as a master watercolorist, Ini has been known to show a high proficiency with Oil and Acrylic mediums. In recent times, Ini has proven to be one of the most prolific and versatile watercolorists practicing in Africa. His unique technique in the dramatic use of colors is spectacular and awe-inspiring as are his creativity, originality, and intimidating dexterity. In his career, Ini Brown has had over 30 Solo Exhibitions and Group shows in Nigeria, South Africa, the United States, Sweden, England, France, and Germany. His works have garnered numerous accolades and commendations, including mention in books and publications, among which are “Artist of Nigeria”, by Onyema Offoedu-Okeke, a Ford Foundation Publication; “For Art’s Sake”, an international publication; a selection from The Yinka Fisher Collection by Foundation for Contemporary & Modern Visual Art; “Nigeria Artist”– A Who’s Who and Bibliography of African Art by the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC, USA. His subject matter is the daily lives of those in his immediate environment. He depicts the diverse peoples and landscapes of Africa, as well as their destinies and circumstances, reflecting their daily life aspirations, hopes, struggles, and despairs. Ini’s paintings continue to captivate private and corporate collectors worldwide.

Some of Ini's works:
Red,Brown Ibadan Roofs by Ini Brown
Early Evening Light by Ini Brown
Keyinde Sanwo

Kehinde Sanwo was born in Lagos in 1963. He graduated from Yaba College of Technology, with a Higher National Diploma in painting, in 1987. Kehinde Sanwo’s ability to use rich and colourful palettes, combined with expressive brush strokes in arresting a particular moment in time stands him out as one of the best watercolour artist. He is highly recognized for his current body of works that borders on intersection of art and history serving as an archive for Nigeria’s modern history and daily life, especially the documentation of Lagos architectural legacy, a series the informed collectors referred to as ‘‘timeless pieces’’. He has to his credit several successful solo exhibitions and numerous national and international group exhibitions spanning a period of three decades.

Some of Kehinde's works:
Tidal Waves of Love by Kehinde Sanwo
Tunde Soyinka

Art for Tunde Soyinka began with his first steps in life . As an infant, little Tunde was borne on the back of his mother Jochebed O. Soyinka, herself an Adire (Tie & dye) and Batik maker/seamstress on a tour of the residence/studios of Iwinfunmike Adunni Olorisa (as Suzanne Wenger, the late Austrian artist and wife of Uli Beier was called) in the historic town of Oshogbo in the early 1960’s. Growing up, young Tunde assisted his mum in making drawings on pieces of fabric either for dying or embroidery. He went on through his nursery, primary and secondary school years to make his own drawing and paintings in water color, chalk pastels, oil pastels, oil and also calligraphy. As a teenager, Tunde calligraphed the citation read at the ordination of the first Nigerian Catholic Cardinal, Dominic Cardinal Ekandem in 1976. He made his first oil painting in 1977. Over four decades after, Tunde has won several awards at College, State, National, Commonwealth and Global levels working in areas like painting, graphics/illustration, greeting card designing, cartooning, advertising/marketing communications.

Some of Tunde's works:
Reclining Female by Tunde Soyinka
Olu ajayi

Olu Ajayi is one of Nigerian’s most versatile and verifiable artists of his generation. Olu’s quest for significance and value in the art world, fuels his keenness to contribute in local and national development. Ajayi has evolved from a fine illustrator and cartoonist to one of the most noteworthy artists working in Nigeria today. Drawing his influence from the famous Auchi colourist school, Ajayi’s evocative landscapes, searching portraits and socio-political commentary may be viewed as the culmination of a painter’s quest for empirical truth. Olu Ajayi’s metaphoric vocabulary is also deeply rooted in the body of his works, his ultimate vehicle in expressing life’s dualities. His sensuous colours, sweeping strokes and narrative content place the human figure on a grand scale, while the dramatic cropping of figures and forms emphasizes the immediacy of the paint. Ajayi has also achieved recognition for his remarkable watercolours in grey scale executed in a broad gestural technique. Ajayi has managed and consulted at several local and international Art platforms. In 2014, Olu joined other committee members to restructure course curriculum of the art department at the University of Lagos. He has given lectures and talks on momentous contemporary art topics at various platforms including:  Nigeria Liquefied &Natural Gas ( NLNG) – Port-Harcourt, Nigerian Turkish international college, Society of Nigerian Artist – PortHarcourt, Fidelity bank – Business of Art. Olu Ajayi has had several solo and group exhibition since 1986 till date, in Lagos, London, New York, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Dubai, Stuttgart, Paris and Geneva. He is a founding member and Trustee of the guild of professional fine artist (GFA), board member of Visual Art Society of Nigeria (VASON) and former Chairman Society of Nigerian Artist (SNA) and was made a fellow of the society in 2010. In 1993, Olu Ajayi was listed in “Who is Who in Art in Nigeria’”published by the Smithsonian Institute and Libraries.

Some of Olu's works:
The Spirit of Enterprise I a painting by Olu Ajayi
Behind the mask a painting by Olu Ajayi
Sam Ovraiti

Born in Zaria on 30th July 1961, Sam showed enormous promise as he earned his HND in Painting at Auchi Polytechnic in 1983, and took the first prize in a Mobil producing National Competition. He went forth to bag an M.F.A. at the University of Benin. Ovariti was one of energetic lecturers at Auchi Polytechnic for eight years. He left the service to pursue a full-time art practice, he is notable for being highly prolific and proficient in watercolour painting. Over the years, he has built his reputation as one of the respected watercolourist of his generation. Widely known as one of the most expressive watercolour artist in Nigeria, Sam Ovraiti has the ability, not to control the medium he works with, but letting the medium dictate the art work. Pure and simple realities is dominant in his water colour works. His watercolours are also described as a kaleidoscope of iridescent colours, arranged with geometric fusion and other styles which has led to a flood of new and quite creative artworks. His art style broke from his figurative work into abstraction. Additionally, Ovariti developed a freeform style of painting, after attending several workshops hosted by Bruce Onobrakpeya. These workshops honed Ovariti’s technique of painting and can be counted as a high point in his career to date. Sam Ovariti is currently the Director for the Harmattan Workshop Series, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria which has been running since 1998.

Some of Sam's works:
Make-Up generation a painting by Sam Ovraiti
Childhood Memoir a painting by Sam Ovraiti
Raqib Bashorun

Raqib Abolore Bashorun was born in Lagos on the 9th of September 1955. Raqib studied graphic design at the prestigious Yaba College of Technology, Yaba Lagos from 1976 through 1981; He holds a Bachelor of Educational Studies in art; Master of Education in art; and Master of Fine Art, all from University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri USA. He has taught art at various levels in the School of Art, Design and Printing, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba Lagos Nigeria from 1986-2014, and was a graduate instructor (of record) in the Fine Art Department of the University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri USA from 1999-2002 and also a visiting Assistant Professor in the same University in 2003. As an extension of his art practice, Raqib runs regular art workshops and at Village creative studios in southwest of Lagos.

Some of Raqib's works:
Black Roses (wood) by Raqib Bashorun
Fidelis Odogwu

A prolific Artist whose knowledge of metal twisting and fabrication has earned him a household name A – “ The Prince of Metal “ Some are of the opinion that he is now “ The King of Metal “ Born in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria on the 17th day of November 1970, having completed his Higher education in the famous school of Art and Design, Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria in 1991 which bagged him an award of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sculpture. He worked with renowned Nigerian Master Sculptor, Ben Osawe, between 1988 and 1989, as part of his studio experience. Odogwu has had a solo exhibition titled ‘Square Pegs in Round Holes’ held at the Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos in 2012, to his credit. He has also participated in numerous group and joint exhibitions including ‘Transcending Boundaries’ Cork Street, London in 2013 and 2014; ‘Art Expo New York’ in 2010; African Now, Bohams Auction, London 2012 and 2013; ‘Expressions Africanes’, Caracas, Venezuela, 2008; ArtHouse Auction, Lagos, 2008 till date; exhibition with the Italian Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria, 2012 and 2013; Charity Exhibitions in Nigeria and the UK; Black History month, Los Angeles 2014. Fidelis presented a paper ‘The Trends in Contemporary Art Practice in Nigeria’ at SOAS University, London, May 2013 and was also at IFITRY Artists Residency in Morocco in November 2013 where he met the likes of Rachid Koraichi and Chris Spring. In his many Art adventures, he was third prize winner at the Nigerian Breweries Limited (NBL)/African Artists Foundation Art competition, 2010 and also had a certificate of merit from Guinness Nigeria PLC Art exhibition, Lagos in 2004. He is a member of Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA) and African Artists Foundation.

Some of Fidelis' works:
Gymnast sculpture by Fidelis Odogwu
Tola Wewe

Tola Wewe was born on the 19th November, 1959 in okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. Tola had his BA(Hons) Fine Arts in 1983 at the University of Ife – Nigeria, specializing in painting. He also had an M.A (African Visual Arts) in 1986 at the university of Ibadan Tola started exhibiting his painting regularly since 1989, and has since then participated in over well over 40 exhibitions all over the world. Tola is the recipient of several awards including :-“Outstanding Alumnus Award” by the Fine Arts department of Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria – June 2005; “Overall winner Certificate of Merit” awarded by GUINESS Nigeria Plc in a exhibition titled “Working with communities to make life better” – March 2004; “Artist Honoree” presented by the County of Los Angeles, U.S.A; “Merit for creativity” an award presented by the Culture and Creative Art Forum (CCAF), in TW recognition of his outstanding contribution to creativity. Many of his works sit in public and private collections in different parts of the world. It is of note that two of his paintings have recently been collected by the Denver Art Museum in the USA. He is a past Commissioner for Tourism & Culture, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Some of Tola's works:
Alex Nwokolo

Born In the city of Lagos, Alex Nwokolo is one of the leading artists on the West African art scene. He enjoys music, painting, football, nature, travelling and trying his hands on new ideas. He works predominantly in the medium of painting, but includes mixed media to his genre. Alex completed his Higher National diploma (HND) with distinction at the Auchi Polytechnic school of Art and Design, Auchi, Edo State in 1991, followed by a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) at the University of Benin in 2000. Alex was the recipient of the American Ambassadors prize in 1991 in recognition of his artistic achievements in painting; the Guinness certificate of Merit in 2004. He was honoured by the Auchi Polytechnic School of Art and Design with the Excellence Award in 2010 and in 2014; he received the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA), Lagos Chapter Distinguished Master Artist award. Alex has held over 10 solo exhibitions and participated in over 60 group exhibitions and auctions at top galleries and auction houses in Nigeria, United Kingdom, France, Holland, South Africa and the United States. He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), and the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA).

Some of Alex's works:
Duke Asidere

Duke Asidere, born in Lagos on October 1961. he attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He holds a B.A (Hons) in Fine Arts and an Mfa in Painting from the same university. He lectured painting, drawing and art history at Auchi Polythenic, Auchi from1990 – 1995. He has widely exhibited locally and internationally. His works have an experimental appeal. He enjoys DA painting.

Some of Duke's works:
Lekan Onabanjo

Sir Kolade Oshinowo was born in Ibadan, Oyo State in Nigeria on the 6th of February, 1948. He trained at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria where he graduated in June 1972 with a specialization in Painting. He joined Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria in 1974 as an assistant lecturer in Drawing and Painting. He was the Head of Fine Art Department in 1986, Director of the School of Art, Design and Printing in 1990 and the Deputy Rector of the College between 1992 and 1996. He retired from Yaba College of Technology as a Chief Lecturer on the 28th of February, 2008. He was the Assistant National Secretary and National Secretary of The Society of Nigerian Artists between 1972 and 1980. He was made a Fellow of the Society in 2004 and became the President from 2005 – 2008. He is also a foundation member and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Visual Art Society of Nigeria (VASON). He is a member of the Governing Council Redeemers College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) and a member of the board Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture. He is a recipient of several awards including the 50th anniversary Five Star Award for excellence and meritorious service to Yaba College of Technology in 1998, and the National Productivity Order of Merit Award (NPOM) by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2004 among others. He has held to date numerous one-man and over a hundred and thirty group exhibitions of his works both in and outside Nigeria. Many of his works are in many public and private collections all over the world.

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Zinno Orara

Zinno Akpoghene Orara was born in Benin-City on November 17, 1965. He attended Government College Ughelli and The School of Art and Design, Auchi Polytechnic. He specialized in Painting and Illustration, graduated in 1998 with a Distinction. He won all the available Academic Awards on graduation. He also holds a degree in Philosophy. With 13 Solo Exhibitions and over 20 group Exhibitions, Zinno is one of the most Exhibited Artists of his generation. He has Exhibited in Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, The United States, France, Sweden and Germany.

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Zino Orara- The Herd-Acrylic on canvass-53x43-(2023)
Kolade Oshinowo

Sir Kolade Oshinowo was born in Ibadan, Oyo State in Nigeria on the 6th of February, 1948. He trained at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria where he graduated in June 1972 with a specialization in Painting. He joined Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria in 1974 as an assistant lecturer in Drawing and Painting. He was the Head of Fine Art Department in 1986, Director of the School of Art, Design and Printing in 1990 and the Deputy Rector of the College between 1992 and 1996. He retired from Yaba College of Technology as a Chief Lecturer on the 28th of February, 2008. He was the Assistant National Secretary and National Secretary of The Society of Nigerian Artists between 1972 and 1980. He was made a Fellow of the Society in 2004 and became the President from 2005 – 2008. He is also a foundation member and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Visual Art Society of Nigeria (VASON). He is a member of the Governing Council Redeemers College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) and a member of the board Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture. He is a recipient of several awards including the 50th anniversary Five Star Award for excellence and meritorious service to Yaba College of Technology in 1998, and the National Productivity Order of Merit Award (NPOM) by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2004 among others. He has held to date numerous one-man and over a hundred and thirty group exhibitions of his works both in and outside Nigeria. Many of his works are in many public and private collections all over the world.

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DR. BRUCE ONOBRAKPEYA

DR. BRUCE ONOBRAKPEYA,  was born on 30th August, 1932 at Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated from the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria 1957 – 1962. He also holds a Diploma in Fine Arts (Dip. F.A.) Moderated by Goldsmiths College, London University, and a Post Graduate Arts Teachers’ Certificate (ATC) Moderated by Institute of Education, London University. Bruce is a prolific artist. He is a printmaker, painter, teacher and scholar. He attended the Printmaking workshops under Ru Van Rossen Organised by Ulli Beier in Mbari Artists & Writers Club, Ibadan 1961. He was Artist-in-Residence at the Department of African Studies Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria in 1973; Haystack Mountain School of Art and Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine, U.S.A. 1975; Elizabeth City State University, North Carolina, U.S.A 1979, where he was accorded the status of Associate professor, Institute of African Studies; University of Ibadan, Nigeria 1984; Tacoma Public School, Tacoma, Washington State, U.S.A. 1989; National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare 1991; and MOJA: An African American Arts Festival, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.1991. He is the Initiator and chairman of the Harmattan Workshop Series, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria which has been running since 1998. He has participated in over 68 exhibitions in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas since his first one-man Exhibition at Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria in 1959. Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya has received numerous national and international awards and appointments which including the MFR (Member of the Order of the Republic of Nigeria) – 2002; Living Human Treasure Award by Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with UNESCO – 2006, to name a few.

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TAYO ADENAIKE

Tayo Adenaike was born in 1954 and studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Applied Arts in 1979 and a Masters of Fine Art (Painting) in 1982. Tayo Adenaike has developed his own visual Idiom and mastery of Watercolor technique. In his predominant fluid medium, his keen sense of design and composition give strength and character to his paintings Tayo Adenaike has held 20 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 42 group exhibitions in Nigeria, the United States, England and Germany. In 1997-1998 he was one of artists showcased at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African Arts’ “Poetics of Line: Seven Artists of the Nsukka Group” Exhibition. His paintings are in public museum collections in the United States, Germany and Nigeria, and in private Art collections in 17 countries, notably the National Museum of African Arts, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC, United States of America and the Museum der Weitkulturen, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Tayo runs a successful Advertising business and paints mostly at night and on weekends. According to him “I paint for the joy of painting, just like a dancer would dance for the joy of dancing. If in the process of painting, I have enough work to display for public viewing and I get applauded or chastised, neither response would make me to stop painting. I want people to see themselves in my work. I am not painting me. I paint what I think and distill from what I see and hear. My art is essentially very human. I think every painting is a reflection of something, and every human being should engage in some form”

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