Tag: conscious art
Ife Olatona is defying the norm and following his most intense obsessions
If you are a huge fan of American television series, then perhaps…
Professor Kithaka wa Mberia – African literature from the perspective of a Kenyan literary scholar
Imagine the first taste of cold water at the end of a…
Julius Agbaje — Humor and metaphor as tools for advocacy in art
Three things bring validation to an artist: emotional reassurance, when you see…
Xaadim Bamba Mbow — Emotive art from the heart of Dakar
Named after Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke, the Sufi saint and religious leader who…
How Johnson Ocheja is setting the standard for self-taught contemporary artists
We sat down with Johnson Ocheja as part of The Creative Lane,…
How Mofoluso Eludire reimagines comfort and restraint in her works
The Lagos-based artist talks about exploring the positive side of restraint and…
Ademola Ojo creates art to preserve culture and document society
Nigerian contemporary visual artist, Ademola Ojo, dreams of a time when the…
Obibini Kobby, the creative photographer panning in on Ghana’s everyday realities
The works of Ghanian creative photographer, Obinini Kobby, are filled with bright…
Opeyemi Olukotun captures human emotions and society in his paintings
We sat down with Opeyemi Olukotun as part of The Creative Lane,…
Amanda Kandawire-Khoza: The Pilot Who Runs a Thriving Art Practice
Craftsperson. Tick. Digital illustrator. Tick. Pilot. Tick. Entrepreneur. Tick. Community organizer. Tick.…
Ganiyat Sani wants to champion global representation of Sahel African Art with Gazelle Creative Collective
“So many artists have the talent, but they do not know about…
For artist Matthew Eguavoen, the highest calling is to ignite change
Despite being a self-taught artist, Matthew Eguavoen, a full-time contemporary painter from…