This was observed during his last solo art exhibition of charcoal and pastel drawings titled: Next Episode.
“My artworks are monochrome, but I have
introduced colour to it, and the intensity of the colours are much stronger unlike
some years back when I was just beginning to experiment; putting colour to the
monochrome,” he explained.
The exhibition took place at Alexis Galleries, Victoria Island Lagos. Dudu said: “I am
transiting from New Episode to Next Episode phase, which is why I chose the theme
for this exhibition. The theme is sequel to my previous show, my first solo show titled
New
Episode.”
Another reason why he chose this theme according to him is to create continuity for the two exhibitions “because there is a sort of relationship between the two phases (New Episode and Next Episode), the medium and subjects are the same.”
According to him, the touch of colour is to put a
twist to his works, “even as much as I will like to create an identity for
myself, in terms of maintaining monochrome,” he said.
This artist who described himself as a realist, graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. He has participated in various group exhibitions.
“Dudu's works make me cry,” said Patty Chidiac, the exhibition
curator and the gallery owner, while explaining how she feels about the artist’s
works. “The works they depict everyday activities in Nigeria. You could see
market scene, children playing and pretending to be mummy and daddy.
“His drawings are very emotional, they are the type
of pieces you cannot resist. Dudu is now going through a more powerful series, a
darker series; darker as in pigment, in charcoal, more expression and much
better proportion,” she explained passionately.
The exhibition was well attended and over 30 works were sold.
The exhibition was well attended and over 30 works were sold.