Kokopelli Gallery , a contemporary art gallery harnessing the power of intentional storytelling, has unveiled its latest exhibition themed “Chaos, Kindly”. This innovative showcase brings together four of Nigeria’s most compelling contemporary artists, each exploring the beauty of unpredictability and the transformative power of chaos. The exhibition opened on March 23rd, 2025, and will run through April 5th, 2025.
Chaos, Kindly reimagines disorder as something not destructive but generous. It challenges the perception of unpredictability as violent and instead presents it as a quiet force that shifts perspectives and reshapes the familiar. Through diverse artistic expressions, this exhibition invites viewers to embrace the unexpected and find beauty in it.
Featured Artists
Chinaza Nkemka
Chinaza Nkemka is a Lagos-based postmodernist visual artist known for her intimate yet expansive artistic voice. As a self-taught painter, she has cultivated a distinctive artistic voice, marked by her innovative use of mixed media, with acrylic as her primary medium. Her works navigates deeply personal themes while resonating with universal human experiences.
Her work has been featured in notable exhibitions such as Shout plenty, a group exhibition by African Artists foundation, IDesign Art fair by SOTO Gallery, On the fringe, a group exhibition by Ag18 gallery, Modern Matriarch, a group exhibition by Windsor Gallery, and The Nigerian Utopia, a group exhibition by VVS Lagos among others.
Imomoh Asemokah
Imomoh Asemokah is a Nigerian based artist whose creative path is rooted purely in his expressive power. He began his foray into art as a youngster, building on the inspirations of his uncle’s paintings. Imomoh’s works capture raw emotion and dynamic storytelling.
His art has been featured in exhibitions such as OgiriKan showcases, Kokopelli Gallery showcases, Artsy, and MutualArt. His work has also received coverage in Art News Africa, solidifying his reputation as an emerging force in contemporary Nigerian art.
Adubi Mydaz
Makinde James OlaDapo (popularly referred to as Adubi Mydaz), is a self-taught professional artist whose work reflects an expressive abstract style inspired by contemporary life. His vibrant compositions transform everyday experiences into evocative visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
Adubi Mydaz’s art has been exhibited at Kokopelli Gallery and in the Contemporaries Circuit, where his dynamic approach to storytelling through abstraction has garnered widespread acclaim.
Damilare Jamiu
Damilare Jamiu Kanyinsola is an emerging visual artist whose work draws inspiration from his immediate environment, contemporary societal events, and the black movement. His art explores themes of identity, resilience, and cultural memory through bold visual narratives that challenge conventional perspectives.
Jamiu’s works have been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the NAACP Museum showcase, Ecobank +234 Art Fair, and Wanders Shall Never End (2024). His ability to blend traditional techniques with modern themes positions him as one of Nigeria’s most exciting young talents.
Through the works of these four artists, Chaos, Kindly offers a transformative experience that redefines how we perceive disorder. It invites viewers to see chaos not as a force to be feared but as an opportunity for growth and reinterpretation of the familiar.
Visit Kokopelli Gallery Lagos to experience this transformative exhibition before it closes on April 5th, 2025.
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