About
Contemporary Nigerian art
Diverse, dynamic and as rich in nuances as its country is in people. The Nigerian art scene is flourishing and it is with great pleasure, CFHILL presents a meticulously curated exhibition with eighteen of the most exciting Nigerian contemporary artists of the new generation, based in Nigeria or living in the USA or Europe as part of the Nigerian diaspora. In Stop, listen! their work engages in dialogue with the observer in a vast array of expressions. While some create with strong ties to their ancestral roots, other choose to portray present-day events, reflecting both social, cultural and political aspects of Africa’s most populous country.
Matt, saturated surfaces, or a glossy finish, a sublime blend of figurative motifs with abstract elements or hyper-realism with fine detailing, accentuating each pore of the selected subject’s skin to perfection.
One of the main benefits of art exhibitions where work originating from a specific geographical region is presented, is the opportunity to highlight the varied visual expressions that creatives with the same national backgrounds may possess.
CFHILL is a platform where artistic freedom is encouraged and freedom of speech is considered a basic human right, therefor we allow each individual artist to throw light on the many complexities their work intend to touch upon. If one is to name a common thread in the included artists’ practices, it is their ability to create sensational art.
