The exhibition
of paintings, sculptures and mixed media will be official opened by Prince
(Engr.) Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, revealed the organisers.
To Morakinyo,
artists shouldn’t be limited to one medium,
rather they should explore new medium, which “is refreshing.” You will find his expressions intriguing and
spectacular. His unique way of portraying his thought on canvas is amazing and exciting,
says the curator and the gallery owner Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis.
“Every
artist is a novelist, though not all novelists are artists per se, either a
fiction or whatever, you are caravan taking your views on a literary journey,” says
Morakinyo.
As artists influenced
by their environment, and because life and art imitate each other, their works
featured in this exhibition reflect
their emotion, mood, spirit, expression, and reaction to life. Their works
presented in this exhibition depict the intimacy of the subject matter
addressed by the artists. The artists’ subjects reveal both the contents of the
mundane objects encountered everyday and associations of deeply ingrained
memories and constructed ideals. These artists draw from their inspiration from
things around them and their daily activities.
“I draw
my inspiration from nature, event, desires, aspirations, emotions, memories,
passion and experiences. Recently, I’m experimenting on the possibilities of
achieving textural behaviour of colours and light against shade in search of
form and content,” says Okonwko.
Chidiac-Mastrogiannis
says: “Chukz has also mastered the act of recycling with sawdust which he has
been experimenting with for almost twenty. The result is fascinating and colourful
sculptures of wood fibre. His choice of traditional and contemporary medium
shows how versatile and open-minded the artist is. His idea and execution make
his art fresh, inspirational and relevant.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Chukz
Okonkwo was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. He exhibited great interest in art
during the early stages of his life and had his first formal art lesson while
in high school. A graduate of Fine Arts from Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu State, where he emerged as the best graduating student in 2001. He has
won several art awards and has held over 55 group and five solo exhibitions
both in Nigeria and abroad. His works are found in many public and private
collections. He has curate and adjudicated a number of art exhibitions and
workshops in Nigeria.
Seye
Morakinyo was born on 1979 in
Igbo-ora, Ibarapa Central Local Government area, Oyo state, Nigeria. He studied
Arts at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi in Edo Sate from 2000
to 2002 with OND certificate and subsequently proceeded for his HND (Higher
National Diploma) and graduated in 2005 with distinction in Painting.
He is
a full time studio artist in Lagos. The first year of his practice year was at
Aina Onabolu Studio at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lago as an artist in
residence with other artists. He works in collages, pebbles and his meticulous
linear expressions. You will find his expressions intriguing and spectacular.
He has participated in several art shows and programs within Nigeria and abroad
by proxy. He is an in-house artist at Alexis Galleries, Nigeria.
He is a member of the
Society of Nigerian Artists. He lives in and work in Lagos.
ABOUT THE GALLERY
In eight years, Alexis Galleries have engaged in the presentation and
dissemination of contemporary art in the media of painting, drawing, mixed
media and sculpture. We have established ourselves rapidly as one of the
best galleries in Nigeria, a meeting place for artists, collectors and
enthusiasts of art.
We have supported artists in organising and showcasing their works and
talents through numerous exhibitions, as we desire to take the Nigerian artists
to greater heights in strengthening the ever vibrant Nigerian Art Circle. Support
of local artists, not only getting their works exhibited in our gallery but
also grow their careers and help promote their fascinating and important
projects.
The
exhibition which is sponsored by Pepsi,
Delta Airline, Amarula, Nederburg, Cobranet Internet Service Provider, Cool FM,
Wazobia FM/TV, Chocolate Royal, The Avenue Suites, Art Café and The Homestores
Limited, will run until Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Artwork by Morakinyo
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