Sensational Nigerian artist, Armstrong Agoreyo, has continued to obtain worldwide recognitions as a set of his artworks had been just lately showcased at globally acclaimed exhibitions in Europe, United States and different elements of the world.
The proficient artist, acclaimed for utilizing his drawings and wall installations to resonate the connection between humanity and nature, just lately had a few of his works exhibited alongside that of different modern artists on the “Sensory Expressions”, a digital group artwork exhibition on the prestigious Arteom Gallery in Poland.
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The Arteom exhibition has additional amplified the ingenuity and modern thoughts of the Nigerian, because the digital exhibition projected his works to world viewers, together with a historic view on the Instances Sq. display screen in New York, United States.
Throughout the first half of the 12 months 2024, Agoreyo’s artworks have additionally been showcased in some main exhibitions throughout Europe, together with the Biennale Artbox Expo on the prestigious Cipriarte Venezia Gallery in Venice, Italy,and the Group Artwork Exhibition on the Thompson Gallery, Switzerland, in addition to a participation on the Artwork Boxy group artwork exhibition in Andakulova Gallery United Arabic Emirates.
In a current chat with journalists, Agoreyo shared the motivation for his distinctive fashion of artworks that has develop into extremely coveted manufacturers from Nigeria to the worldwide market.
“Most of my artworks delve into humanity’s relationship with nature, as I consider this connection is crucial to our existence and well-being. Over time, people have wielded their axes like greatest associates, felling bushes and destroying nature with out foreseeing the dire repercussions that awaits them forward.
“By way of my drawings and wall installations, I search to carry to the fore the fragile relationship and stability that should coexist between humanity and the pure world, whereas additionally underscoring the necessity for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“The usage of wall installations additional permits me to craft immersive experiences that deeply have interaction viewers, prompting them to replicate on their interactions with nature,” he said.
He added that, “by incorporating pure components and African motifs into my work, I attempt to domesticate a way of interconnectedness and lift consciousness in regards to the crucial significance of preserving our surroundings for future generations.”
With seen presence within the Nigerian artistic sector for nearly 20 years, Agoreyo had his first diploma from the College of Benin, the place he majored in Wonderful Artwork and he’s at the moment enterprise his Masters in Arts (Wonderful Arts) on the College of Derby in the UK.
Having began his journey to artistic prowess at a really younger age, Agoreyo’s artworks have been showcased in main exhibitions throughout Nigeria and elements of Africa, together with the Spanish Embassy Artwork Exhibition/Contest (2013),Life in My Metropolis Artwork Competition (2013/2014,) Igue Competition Artwork exhibition (2012, 2013) and the Nationwide Gallery of Artwork exhibition/contest (2011).
Agoreyo, nevertheless, famous that Nigerian artistes had been going through some peculiar challenges , together with insufficient funding , lack of infrastructural help and marketplace for artworks, in addition to insufficient authorized framework for the safety of mental Property rights.
“One can say that the risky financial setting has additionally led to unstable markets for artworks, thus making it tough for artists to maintain their careers. There’s additionally the restricted private and non-private sector help for the humanities, which impacts visibility and alternatives for exhibitions.
“Regardless of these obstacles, Nigerian artists have continued to persevere, drawing on their wealthy cultural heritage and showcasing their creativity on the worldwide artwork scene,” he said.
