Artists make Generational Statement in Abuja
Visual representations of the country’s political, economic, civil war, coups, colonial and post colonial era, social state, coups, the internal strife and different shades of struggles among its people of many nationalities are characteristic of experiences that culminated in the modern day democracy were catalogued in various dimensions and forms of art by artists. Living […]
Visual representations of the country’s political, economic, civil war, coups, colonial and post colonial era, social state, coups, the internal strife and different shades of struggles among its people of many nationalities are characteristic of experiences that culminated in the modern day democracy were catalogued in various dimensions and forms of art by artists.
Living up to its name, inspired by one of Nigeria’s political icon, Mallam Aminu Kano, and his unblinking patriotism, enlightenment and fervent desire for a strong, united and prosperous nation through ventilation of progressive and execution of ideals for a respectable visibility in the comity of nations, Thought Pyramid, according to its founder and curator, Jeff Ajueshi, shares these qualities and aspirations of the icon. “As a gallery the promotion of visual arts and culture and the inalienable magic mirror of that sector, the Gallery goes further to serve as a public space for the singular vision and creativity of thinking heads that create the arts.”
Ajueshi explained that, “It is in view of the above that the Thought Pyramid Art Gallery, Abuja has assembled an astonishing variety of art works form seasoned practitioners for a commemorative exhibition as this. This one-of-a-kind show will parade artists whose works are able to tell the story of Nigerian from different perspectives of themes and aesthetics. These are captured in exquisite paintings and sculptures rendered in an array of media and concepts. This exhibition addresses recreation, pre, post, and neo-post freedom – all captured expressive visual art works and scholarly critique/commentaries on Nigerian art.”
Master artist, Bruce Onobrakpeya, for his indelible contribution to the Nigerian art scene was the guest artist. Other artists include Ben Osawe, Sam Ovraiti, Duke Asidere, Bob Aiwerioba, Enotie Ogbebor, Sam Ebohon, Mufu Onifade, Chinedu Onuigbo, Moses Zibor, Nelson Okoh, Frank Beli, Joe Essien, Tyna Adebowale, George Edozie and Victoria Udoidian, amongst others. The exhibition which began last Wednesday will run till the 13th of July.