Musa Ganiyy is imitating everyday life, a sketch at a time, as he visually journals his personal experiences in his work. His works are visual documentation of human interaction with their environment. Through his use of varied artistic mediums, Ganiyy’s observations show how seemingly mundane issues can be linked to
Exploring African spirituality, communalism, and human connection, Kwaku Owusu is known for his use of hand sign language in his work. Kwaku Owusu (b. 1991) is an emerging artist based in Accra, Ghana. In a classic Surrealist manner, he explores the conscious and subconscious realms by presenting both physical and
Orry Shenjobi’s multi-layered exploration of the importance of community is an immersive one as she delves into the stories of people from diverse communities.
Beyond the aesthetic of beauty and the exploration of reuse and transformation, Yaw Owusu is an artist experimenting with ideas and objects, as well as form and space. In his continued investigations of value, his work often manifests as sculptural objects, painted objects, installations, and social engagements.
In Lebohang Kangye’s multiple explorations of memory and history, she moves from a literal translation of her familial and interpersonal history using sculptural, performative, theatrical, and moving images to a more conceptual approach as she experiments with dimensionality.
Okaro’s work is a vibrant tapestry of portraiture, fine art, documentary, and fashion photography. Her captivating images, influenced by love, melancholy, and black beauty, feature black women and men in vivid, culturally infused portraits.
In Ejiro Fenegal’s work, women are portrayed as powerful symbols of strength and beauty, delving into the complexities of the human condition which ensnares the mind characterized by fear, doubt, and hate.
Working across multiple mediums, Ibrahim Bamidele draws inspiration from his immediate surroundings, personal experiences, and cultural perception. His paintings are primarily figurative, with elements of abstraction and realism.
From making doodles on the wall to crafting art with cardboard as a child, Obatuyi’s practice is a laborious one.
Olasunkanmi Akomolehin sat down with Omenai to have a conversation about what inspires his art, the wonder that goes into his practice, and the emotions he conveys in his work.
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