Time: 17:30 – 18:30
Location: Somerset House screening room
Untilted , 2024 91.4 x 121.9 x 5 cm (h x w x d) # Acrylic on canvas
Join the engaging discussion moderated by Professor Paul Goodwin, featuring exhibition curator Dr. Louisa Uchum Egbunike and a panel of distinguished artists: Obi Okigbo, Chike Azuonye, Dr. Ade Ogundimu, Lara Ige-Jacks, and Dr. Hassan Aliyu.
Once UponA Time in Ibo Land , 1971
56 x 79 x 0.1 cm (h x w x d) #etching #ink #print #figurative
The conversation will explore the central themes and creative processes underpinning the exhibition, beginning with Uzo Egonu’s pioneering practice and delving into Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy’s illustrious career, which flourished after her move to the UK in 1975.
The panel will discuss the artists’ navigation of their dual heritage, examine the historical ties between Nigeria and Britain, and celebrate the diverse cultures and landscapes of both identities.
Dr Hassan Aliyu, FRSA, is a distinguished British-Nigerian artist and curator renowned for his innovative collaged paintings. As President of the Nigerian Art Society UK, a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists, a committee member of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Dr Aliyu has established a significant presence in the art world. His work offers insightful critiques of racism, socio-economic destabilisation, and the enduring impacts of historical injustices.
Moderator: Professor Paul Goodwin
Panelists: Dr. Louisa Uchum Egbunike and a panel of distinguished artists: Obi Okigbo, Chike Azuonye, Dr. Ade Ogundimu, Lara Ige-Jacks, and Dr. Hassan Aliyu
