Gallery exhibit to feature photos From East Nigeria
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Posted By: Hija Chang on July 22, 2016 Hooks-Epstein Galleries will present the first solo gallery exhibition for Kingsley Onyeiwu. The exhibition opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, and is followed by a conversation with the artist at 4 p.m. and reception for the artist from 5-8 p.m. The exhibition continues through Saturday, Aug. 13. Onyeiwu’s exhibition, From East Nigeria: 19th Century A.D., unites his love of portraiture with his heritage. He grew up in the city of Lagos, Nigeria surrounded by the knowledge and culture of his tribe, the Igbo. His current work deals with the fact that portraiture is not only a mere representation of an individual, but how it also contains a profound concept that relates his cultural identity to the public. In his exhibition, Onyeiwu approaches his work by seeking a connection which addresses the richness of his cultural knowledge and its impact on people’s lives. This connection can be used to address a variety of issues facing the community, giving each person a unique story and identity to share with the world. His aesthetic has evolved from rendering simple portraits to incorporating symbolic details and embedding cultural context into his drawings. Onyeiwu is a student at Texas Southern University; his concept has been influenced by the works of Dr. John Biggers, Robert Pruitt, Kehinde Wiley, Barkley Hendrix, and Yinka Shonibare. He was the Summer Studios 2015 resident at Project Row Houses. Kingsley plans to pursue his Master of Fine Arts degree in the future. He currently lives in Houston. The gallery is located at 2631 Colquitt in Houston. You may also visit the gallery online at www.hooksepsteingalleries.com. Photo: Kingsley Onyeiwu’s exhibition, From East Nigeria: 19th Century A.D., unites his love of portraiture with his heritage. It is on display at Hook-Epstein Galleries in Houston. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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