Female artists mark Women’s Day

As part of celebrations marking the 2016 International Women’s Day, the Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN) organised a four-day exhibition, ‘Pledge for parity: Be seen be heard,’ in Abuja. The event which held at the Abuja Exhibition Pavilion featured works of no less than 36 artists including two females from Sri Lanka and Pakistan, […]

As part of celebrations marking the 2016 International Women’s Day, the Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN) organised a four-day exhibition, ‘Pledge for parity: Be seen be heard,’ in Abuja.
The event which held at the Abuja Exhibition Pavilion featured works of no less than 36 artists including two females from Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and a male artist.
Speaking at the event held in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy, Abuja, the Mexican envoy, Amb. Marco Blanco said: “The exhibition promotes the dignity of women through art and shows their commitment to social change which will enable full gender equality.”
Referring to the Millennium Development Goals, Blanco said: “Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but the necessary basis for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.”
He enjoined all to do their bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
President of the association, Mrs. Ngozi Akande said through the exhibition, FEAAN presented an artistic statement and will take a concrete step to help achieve gender parity more quickly by helping women and girls achieve their ambitions, call for gender balanced leadership, respect and value difference.
Works created in different mediums including sculpture, paintings and mixed media among others were on display and engaged guests as much as their captions did. The artists were also on hand to take all present through the various works they had created.
Obi Nwaegbe, the only male artists who exhibited is known for his works which highlight various topics pertaining to issues surrounding women. The multimedia artist exhibited two works from his series of works on Fulani women.
Nwaegbe a travelling artist makes interesting images of places and peoples he visits and has made the nomadic lifestyle of the Fula and other migrant ethnics a major part of his themes.
Many guests were amused by the moves of ‘My Right’ by Uloma Asiegbu a predominantly realist painter. Her art is characterised by vibrant colours, human figures and bold compositions.
Speaking on her work she said: “When I work on a piece, personally it’s like making an imprint on the sand of time, because art is life and valueless.
Anila Adnan, Pakistani member of the association said her imagination has always been an incredible driving force and still does have influence on almost everything she does. “It has always been the most natural and easiest way for me to express myself.”
The exhibition ended on Friday.