Afrigather Retro Africa has introduced its readiness to showcase Nigerian artist, Ken Nwadiogbu work on the upcoming Sales space FC28 artwork truthful in few weeks.
Retro Africa will showcase Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu in a solo presentation at ART SG 19.
In keeping with an announcement issued in Abuja, ‘for its first participation at ART SG, Retro Africa is delighted to current Journey Mercies: A Migration Symphony, a solo presentation of works by Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu.
The assertion famous that, “Ken’s new physique of vibrant conceptual works combine hyperrealism with up to date components, addressing black illustration, identification, displacement, and socio-political management.
“The curated show can be proven at Sales space FC28 within the Focus Sector from 19 – 21 January 2024.
It additional famous that, “by means of his work, Ken Nwadiogbu delves into his private experiences whereas additionally providing a social commentary on the experiences of others. Every theme that arises from these experiences play a pivotal position in shaping his artistic course of.
Ken Nwadiogbu commences his artistic course of by exploring summary expression, using vibrant main colors akin to pink, blue, inexperienced and yellow.
This color palette evokes a profound sense of nostalgia, reminding him of house and the feelings related to it.
“Every portray invitations us to immerse ourselves in a world the place human figures entangle and submerge inside his internet of colours, whereas hyperrealist faces and eyes hand drawn with charcoal, function portals to the depths of the souls of the characters depicted.
The daring cadence of colours immerses the viewer in a world teeming with depth and emotion, mirroring the dynamism of migration.
“Central to Nwadiogbu’s creative narrative are the eyes—the home windows to the soul—that maintain a selected fascination for the artist.
“In choose work, the place the hyper life like figures gaze immediately on the viewer, their eyes are rendered with meticulous precision utilizing oil paint.
Serving as portals to the very depths of the soul, these eyes utilise the artist’s curiosity in thermographic cameras which seize reminiscences as vitality imprints, transcending the confines of time and area.
Nwadiogbu’s work will accompanied by a towering field set up of assorted colours, adorned with the painted faces of misplaced, saved, and hopeful migrants.
Standing as silent sentinels, which embody the resilience and indomitable spirit of these on migratory paths, every field turns into a vessel of collective tales, intricately intertwined with the colourful brushstrokes of hope and longing. Nwadiogbu is credited for introducing the “Contemporealism” motion.
He was awarded the distinguished The Future Awards Africa in recognition of his contributions to the Nigerian arts neighborhood.
Notably, his works have graced the distinguished Royal Academy of Artwork Summer season Exhibition in London (2023), a solo exhibition titled ‘Fragments of Actuality” on the Kristin Hjellegjerde gallery in collaboration with Retro Africa in London (2023), Thinkspace’s ‘Ubuntu’ exhibition in Los Angeles (2021), the thought-provoking ‘Journey Mercies’ exhibition on the Bomb Manufacturing facility Artwork Basis in London (2021), and the perspective-altering ‘A Completely different Perspective’ exhibition at Retro Africa in Abuja (2022).
He has additionally captivated audiences at esteemed occasions akin to Scope Miami, 1-54 London, Prizm Artwork Honest, and ART X Lagos.
Past the canvas Nwadiogbu has engaged in collaborations with esteemed manufacturers together with Macmillan Publishers, Martell, Gant and OPPO. Different notable collaborations are an ongoing venture with Hospital Rooms and a Netflix venture as a part of the launch of the third season of High Boy.
A core focus for Nwadiogbu is to encourage and encourage younger creatives by means of public talking and mentorship, in addition to by means of his artistic collaborations. “Central to this presentation is the ability of shade, each in its vibrancy and symbolic depth.
