The “Eye 2011” is part of a capsule study series of sculptures that began in 2006, in Boone North Carolina, USA. In the capsule study series, my strategy is to invoke the aura, the fourth and fifth dimension of an object. The visible physical dimension in artworks also invokes curiosity as to what lies beneath […]
“My Wheatbaker experience is anchored on its architectural sense of duty, its awe inspiring art that provokes and engages your attention, and the regard, warmth and affectionate disposition of its staff and management.”
“I try to solve some of our problems and address global issues with my works. Many of my works are about human beings’ ability to decide to create paradise. What we do is what we get.”
“My art is inspired by my passion for the environment, which started during my childhood growing up in Cameroon. I loved to play and manipulate different natural materials and used to experiment with clay, wood, copper and plaster. But my favourite material was clay, which led me to pursue a career as a ceramic artist. […]
“When was the last time?When was the last time you lay under a tree actually placed yourself on mother earth put your head, arms and body on living grass and looked up? It’s an amazing feeling. how cool the shady shade cool and porous a breeze softly descending leaves moving in unison to a silent […]
“The Gele* is an explosion of colour. Interestingly, the visual impact of the Gele as a fashion accessory is unique to Nigeria. To me it always looks like an elaborate crown. And against black skin, it takes on an even stronger dimension. It reminds me that every individual has a colourful essence, which is what […]
“Reconstruction represents the idea of falling apart but then embarking on the journey of putting oneself together again the way one always wanted to be.”
“I said…You said…You don’t need to try to pretend for someone elseI just need to help you instead of helping myself”
“The city of Lagos is a huge source of inspiration for me, especially when I come across images taken from as far back as the 1960’s. I find it interesting comparing old Lagos to present day Lagos. The number of changes in this urban landscape has been enormous. In my quest for historical images of […]
“Every time I walk through the streets to create art, that walk inadvertently becomes a journey inwards. The energy and mood of each scene is broken down into shadows, highlights, composition – textures and colours – revealing an essence that not only connects to my past, but resonates with the present while carrying in it […]
