International Art Magazine for Emerging Artists
Do you know Francis Jeremiah? The Nigerian artist uses leaves and other organic elements to construct his portrait paintings of the female figure in cool and earthy tones. He’s another of Fola Harold’s picks, who’ll interview Francis on April 30th in an Instagram live session. Find out more.
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From early childhood days on, Moroccon artist Amine Naima was introduced to pottery practice and its aesthetics, which has influenced his work. In today’s “Rising Stars”, we’re showing some of Amine’s beautiful geometrical paintings, influenced by the Afro-Berber culture.
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Wandaalo Atenyi Daniel is a 25 year old Ugandan born artist that uses charcoal on paper to create surrealist portraiture. Daniel uses extravagant contrasts and assertive forms that create counternarratives in response to the visual representations of the spiritual form through histories. In today’s “Rising Stars”, we show a selection of 4 of Daniel’s most precious works.
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The main subject in Adeife Adeniran’s paintings is “Box Head”, a character he created to embody loneliness. The main subject in Adeife Adeniran’s paintings is “Box Head”, a character he created to embody loneliness. According to the Lagos-based painter, the world holds a large population of people who are lonelier than ever before (partly due to Social Media and networking), “boxing” their emotions within and putting on a façade of numbness. In our interview with Adeife, he told us more about “Box Head”, the feeling of loneliness & how art can be a tool to deal with it, and the art scene in Nigeria.
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The foundation in Architecture that Nigerian artist InÃobong Usoro acquired at University, inspired him to create art works in a similar format. In today’s “Rising Stars”, we show some of InÃobong’s most fascinating geometric paintings. Enjoy!
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Nigerian digital artist and creative designer Maxwell DeWunmi creates colourful works that are a deep look into his textured and dystopian reality. Learn more about Maxwell and his works in today’s “Rising Stars”.
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At the age of eight, after partially losing her hearing ability, Kenyan contemporary visual artist Nadia Wamunyu realized she could record memories, experiences, tastes and feelings through drawing. At the age of eight, after partially losing her hearing ability, Kenyan contemporary visual artist Nadia Wamunyu realized she could record memories, experiences, tastes and feelings through drawing. Having made a name for herself in the Kanyan art scene over the past several years, she’s proud do keep her day job as it allows her to be unapologetic with her art, and to draw and paint what other people may call apocalyptic, depressing, or saddening.
In our interview with Nadia, she told us more about the Kenyan art scene, the distinctive portraits of female figures that she’s been creating with coffee in the recent years, and why she prefers to keep her day job than to bend to people’s expectations of her art.
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Ugandan artist Ethel Aanyu uses digital layering techniques of positive and negative black & white images to create intriguing artworks that she likes to describe as “visual self reflections”. We talked with Ethel talked about the performative process involved in her work, self-reflection & growth, and her interest in the human condition
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Conscious of culture and history, and prioritizing traditional values in his art, Nigerian painter Yusuf Mubaraq views his role as an artist as one who preserves the times we live in. In today’s take on “Rising Stars”, we showcase some of his most intriguing works.
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Nigerian painter Daniel Oguche uses his paintings to tell stories of his people and to talk about his cultural background. Discover more about Daniel and his work in today’s “Rising Stars” and learn more about the symbols in his colourful paintings.
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Driven by how different our perspectives as individuals can be, Nigerian photographer Charles Eruni uses his photography to express his experiences in every day life, and to capture his very personal view of the world. Discover more of his work in today’s “All Eyes On”.
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Ghanaian artist Rechel Oppong portrays the various facial expressions that define a human character with vibrant colours & a perfectionated technique that makes it easy to confuse her acrylic paintings with digital works at first glance. Learn more in today’s edition of “Rising Stars”.
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Through his colourful, clean and mesmerizing portraits, Nigerian visual artist Olayinka Salami aims to create a niche of freedom and expression for himself. Learn more about his works and inspiration behind them in today’s “All Eyes On”.
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In his colourful pictures, Lagos based photographer Lawal Mayowa explores the landscape of the African native print (Dutch wax print known as ANKARA) and uses backgrounds as his muse. See more of distinctive photographs in today’s “All Eyes On”.
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Social Lifestyle, customs, cultural values and self-identity are the key words in Joshua Jayeola’s work, Nigerian painter based in Lagos. As our today’s “Rising Star”, he shares 3 of his most intriguing works with us.
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Through her colourful paintings, Nigerian painter Zainab Ajala aims to educate and sensitize society about the need to live in a clean environment. See more of her work in today’s feature of “Rising Stars”.
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Growing up with his grandmother in the community, the Nigerian artist Chibuike Ifedilichukwu witnessed her eco-friendliness and strong belief in the Igbo philosophy “Live and let live” (egbe belu, ugo ebelu). Inspired to see nothing as waste, he has become one of Nigeria’s most interesting environmental artists.
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In his digital artworks, the Ghanaian artist Nk focuses on describing the Black experience & the progression of Black culture. We talked with him about digital art, the Ghanaian art scene & what it means to be an Afrocentric artist.
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Visual artist from Lagos, Nigeria, Alogi John paints in his unique “Puzzle technique” to convey his memories, inner emotions & experiences to the canvas. In this feature, he tells is more about his motivation, inspiration & creative process.
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In his colourful, organic-shaped paper works, the Nigerian artist Lawrence Meju portrays his subjects in intimate, surreal spaces of daily life. We talked with him about his art, the versatility of paper & his hopes for the future.
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