Obinna Makata is a Nigerian artist and sculptor. He holds a Sculpture Degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and currently works in Lagos as a full time studio artist. Makata is mostly known for his collage works using African fabric, a style he calls ‘’African Test Style’’. After noticing the scraps a tailor left behind in the trash, Makata started using textile in most of his works on canvas and papers.
He is able to combine the chemical interaction and pigmentation in Tamanism and his semi abstractionist stylistic approach to achieve fantastic pieces. His main inspiration comes from his admiration of recognizable public figures.
He believes so much in the Egyptian heritage and so he constantly extracts concepts and themes from the Egyptian heritage and translates them very successfully into contemporary visuals. He has had several exhibitions and won a couple of awards.
Mohammed el Ganoubi is an amazing artist who tried to breach the stereotype between northern and southern Egypt that existed way back before its independence.
Steve Ekpenisi was born in 1978 in Abavo of Delta State. His Journey as an artist began at the age of five. Steve spontaneously engaged himself in training without knowing what and where it will lead him to.
Segun Aiyesun was born in Benin City, Nigeria in 1971. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, IIe-Ife, Nigeria in 1995. Segun is a totally self-taught artist and has been at it professionally since 1996. He is resident in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
He invented ADIITU (mystery) conceptual art form which combines installations, paintings and poetry. ADIITU is a four-dimensional art that is informed by Yoruba mythology, fantasy and the working of the supernatural.
Babalola Lawson hails from Ekiti State Nigeria. He has no formal education as an artist but draws his imagery from Yoruba two-dimensional decorative patterns. He worked as an apprentice with renowned names to sharpen his skill.
He uses acrylic majorly but he is very talented in different other mediums. His works are influenced by the social and cultural environment through his tirelessly researching, experimenting and development of new styles and techniques.
Johnson Uwadima was born in Kaduna state, Nigeria but lived most of his life in Porthacourt where he did most of his magnificent works. His works significantly feature an exciting tessellation hue and multiple textures as he is inspired by environment and interest in humanity.
Ibrahim Khattab was born in 1984 in Egypt. He went on to earned a Master’s Degree in Painting in 2013 and a PhD in calligraphy from the University of Cairo Egypt. He developed passion towards Arabic calligraphy which has been a significant element in his work.