Piece Unique for Coutts
Piece Unique is proud to present the following artists for the Coutts Exhibition ‘Searching for Roots & Expression’
Oluwole Omofemi
Oluwole Omofemi was born in the ancient city of Ibadan where he grew up with his Grandfather, Omofemi gained his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Fine Art at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria where he was able to practically study painting after so many years of self teaching himself.
Omofemi’s works aim is to employ the influence of visual art to better the lives of underprivileged children and revive the neglected beauty of black African fashion, afrocentric pride, survival, ties and Africanism and black culture.
For him, African Art is often a portrayal of sometimes complex personal experiences. He believes art has a functional role in society to correct vices, to reveal the messages in the mind of the artist, and as a record of the past.
His strength as an artist lies in showcasing human figures. His chosen media are oil and acrylic with preference for oil.
Omofemi’s works aim is to employ the influence of visual art to better the lives of underprivileged children and revive the neglected beauty of black African fashion, afrocentric pride, survival, ties and Africanism and black culture.
For him, African Art is often a portrayal of sometimes complex personal experiences. He believes art has a functional role in society to correct vices, to reveal the messages in the mind of the artist, and as a record of the past.
His strength as an artist lies in showcasing human figures. His chosen media are oil and acrylic with preference for oil.
Works
- Title: Oju Oge (Red)
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimension: 137cm x 140cm
- Year: 2023
- Price: £45,000
- Title: Thought Process
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimension: 60cm x 60cm
- Year: 2023
- Price: £17,000
Blebo
Blebo was born in 1993. He lives and practices in Ada, Ghana, where he primarily creates fluid drawings and dramatic textural manipulations of ideas and forms.
Michael’s works emphasise the voices of predominantly local materials within vernacular aesthetics. His enquiry takes place through rituals that constitute the critical activities of open studios and/or laboratory events.
By shaping these voices into forms, he teases out poetically creative, explorative and traceable events, while transforming the materials into critical forms.
Works
- Title: Blaq Sheep
- Medium: Red Ochres x Blue Phyto x pastel x Fabriano paper
- Dimension: 150cm x 122cm
- Year: 2024
- Price: £6,500
- Title: Next of Kin
- Medium: Indigo x Red Phyto x Pastel x Fabriano paper
- Dimension: 150cm x 122cm
- Year: 2024
- Price: £6,500
- Title: Colours in the Sun
- Medium: Red Ochres x Blue Phyto x pastel x Fabriano paper
- Dimension: 150cm x 122cm
- Year: 2024
- Price: £6,500
Kingsley Ayogu
Kingsley Ayogu (b. 1994) is a Nigerian artist from Enugu, Nigeria. He studied in Enugu State College Education where he gained a National Certificate in Education in Fine and Applied Art Education in 2017.
At the crux of Ayogu’s work is a rewriting of the history of Africa that includes its sons and daughters in diaspora and the collective ideas that connects all those multifarious histories to an awakening of a renewed consciousness.
Ayogu has gained significant traction within the contemporary art sphere for his hyper-realistic portraits, primarily in oil paint. He has become a notable figure within the Nigerian art scene and has featured in various group exhibitions across Europe, the UK, and Africa.
At the crux of Ayogu’s work is a rewriting of the history of Africa that includes its sons and daughters in diaspora and the collective ideas that connects all those multifarious histories to an awakening of a renewed consciousness.
Ayogu has gained significant traction within the contemporary art sphere for his hyper-realistic portraits, primarily in oil paint. He has become a notable figure within the Nigerian art scene and has featured in various group exhibitions across Europe, the UK, and Africa.
Works
- Title: Akwa Udo (Cry of peace)
- Medium: Oil sponge on canvas
- Dimension: 96cm x 139cm
- Year: 2024
- Price: £16,000
- Title: Uwa Mgbede ka mma (Delayed gratification)
- Medium: Oil sponge on canvas
- Dimension: 96cm x 139cm
- Year: 2024
- Price: £16,000
Orry Shenjobi
Orry Shenjobi (b. 1997), a British-Nigerian, multidisciplinary artist, and the Creative Director of Studio ORRY. Her work delves into the complexities of individual identity, using a wide range of materials and techniques to craft immersive experiences. Shenjobi’s expertise in mixed media paintings and product design forms the bedrock of her artistic vision.
Born in London and raised in Lagos, Shenjobi’s art is a reflection of the vibrant duality of these two dynamic cities.
Shenjobi’s artistic repertoire is versatile, spanning from paintings to tapestries, and centers on the exploration of community and its significance in society. Her work captures the essence of everyday life, contemporary experiences, and the often-overlooked stories within diverse communities.
In her creative process, Shenjobi skillfully integrates photography with her art, blurring the lines between interpretation and reality. This technique results in the creation of distinctive characters and scenes that are both vibrant and photorealistic.
Born in London and raised in Lagos, Shenjobi’s art is a reflection of the vibrant duality of these two dynamic cities.
Shenjobi’s artistic repertoire is versatile, spanning from paintings to tapestries, and centers on the exploration of community and its significance in society. Her work captures the essence of everyday life, contemporary experiences, and the often-overlooked stories within diverse communities.
In her creative process, Shenjobi skillfully integrates photography with her art, blurring the lines between interpretation and reality. This technique results in the creation of distinctive characters and scenes that are both vibrant and photorealistic.
Works
- Title: Ninu Agbo (inside the party)
- Medium: Photography, oil paint, rhinestone, thread and fabric on Portobello canvas
- Dimension: 2 pieces at 108cm x 143 cm each
- Year: 2023 - 2024
- Price: £9,500
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