Английская Википедия:Isaac Emokpae

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Isaac Emokpae (born Isaac Iken Ismahil Ọláminíyì Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae on November 5, 1977) is a Nigerian visual artist, painter, and photographer. His work is defined by duality and is known for its expressionist and surrealist features.

Biography and work

Emokpae has a BA in Creative Arts at the University of Lagos (2005), studying under the guidance of Professor Abayomi Barber but made his mark in the Nigerian creative scene first, most notably, as a photographer.[1][2][3] He workedfor a while in fashion photography and journalistic photography, making a significant mark in the field to have been once regarded as a "veteran".[4] His photographs have been used in Forbes magazine[5] among other places.

His paintings and visual art are peculiar in their focus on duality and their root the style of Abstract Expressionism. His work have been exhibited in Nigeria[6] and around the world.

Emokpae is the third son of Erhabor Emokpae, notable Nigerian painter and sculptor popularly regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria.[7][8][9] Like his father, Emokpae strongly "combines his poetic depth with artistic flair"[10]

He is said to be inspired by the philosophies of Leibniz, Descartes and Santayana.[2]

Selected exhibitions

  • Transparent - Rele Art Gallery, Onikan, Lagos. (2017)[11]
  • Strip - Rele Art Gallery, Onikan, Lagos (2015)[12]
  • Duality - The Wheat Baker, Ikoyi, Lagos (2014)[13][2]
  • Reconstruction in Reverse - Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2010).
  • Genesis (Solo exhibition), Terra Kulture, VI, Lagos (2005)
  • Signs of the Times, Didi Museum, Lagos – (2000), Salon Event, Bungalow, VI, Lagos (2004)
  • Abayomi Barber Honorary Exhibition (Group Exhibition) at Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria. (2002)
  • CCIC VI Artists (Group Exhibition) at Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria. (2000)
  • Exchange of Our Treasures (Group Exhibition) at UNESCO, Troyes, France. (1996/97)
  • Peace on Earth/Save our Earth (Group Exhibition) at Lions Group, Ilorin, Nigeria. (1990)

Awards

  • 2007 – Hasselblad Masters, Semi-finalist.
  • 1996 – UNESCO Exchange Our Treasures Art Competition.[14]

References

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