Italy showcase 13 Nigerian, 2 Italian artists
Ambassador Roberto Colaminé, in his address said, “the exhibition, purposely titled ‘Visions of Nigeria’, doesn’t impose any limits to the freedom of the artists to represent this diverse and fascinating land, whether through descriptive or abstract imagery or by means of painting, sculpture or photography. He expressed hope that the theme of the event, as […]
Ambassador Roberto Colaminé, in his address said, “the exhibition, purposely titled ‘Visions of Nigeria’, doesn’t impose any limits to the freedom of the artists to represent this diverse and fascinating land, whether through descriptive or abstract imagery or by means of painting, sculpture or photography. He expressed hope that the theme of the event, as well as the works of the artists, will inspire guests to find new insights into the multifaceted reality: true ‘Visions of Nigeria’.
The event organised to showcase, encourage and promote talents and boost tourism potential in Nigeria, displayed works of artists cutting across different art schools in Nigeria and different generations.
According to the curator, Theresa Ijomah-Nadorp, “the exhibition was staged with the consciousness of the people, who are infinitely devoted to art. They are drawn from the Visual Arts professionals of Nigeria.”
In a comprehensive exhibition which included two Italian artists, a demonstration of the fact that Nigeria has a rich artistic talents which when encouraged and marketed, can play a major role in the country’s socio-economic development.
The artists who have over time, continuously experimented visual arts through deep and explorative experimental works whose context showcases the different faces of a growing society and emotional stories of the nation in their works as well as questioned morals of our modern society as reflected in different aspects of human existence. The works succeeded in creating a precise and magnetic sight of the visions of Nigeria.
The different images of the nation were presented by Abiola Idowu, Adeniyi Adedapo, Chris Ankeli, Chukz Okonkwo, Diseye Tantua, Ifeoma Ugonwa, Kefas Danjuma, Lasisi Lamidi, Ogunwale Kolawole, Prince Momoh, Ramon Olugunna, Reuben Ugbine, Tobi, Franco D’Anna and Martina Cattaruzza.