Category: Art Collection

“In every image there is a small part of me, a mirror that reflects a certain time, place, memory and thought”

“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 […]

“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 […]

“I said…You said…You don’t need to try to pretend for someone elseI just need to help you instead of helping myself”

“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.”

“My images are about the beauty and art of dance in a Nigerian environment. And there is almost no way you can take pictures in Nigeria without having a political angle in them”

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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. […]

“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.”