oil pastel, vinyl emulsion, acrylic, and coloured pencil on canvasTiwani Contemporary
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This abstract painting features a vibrant and dynamic composition of bold, geometric shapes and forms in a range of warm, earthy tones. The overlapping and intersecting planes create a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the multilayered scene. The artist's distinctive style blends Cubist and Expressionist influences, with an emphasis on the expressive power of color and abstracted, fragmented forms. The overall effect is one of tension and energy, inviting the viewer to engage with the work's symbolic or narrative qualities, which may reflect the artist's personal or socio-political concerns. ...
Founded in London in 2011 by Maria Varnava, Tiwani Contemporary exhibits and represents international contemporary artists. Specifically, the gallery champions artists from Africa and its diaspora. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, in February 2022 Tiwani Contemporary launched a purpose-built 2,000sq ft space on Victoria Island, Lagos. For Maria Varnava, who grew up in Nigeria, this is considered a homecoming. Besides its regular programme of exhibitions, Tiwani Contemporary Lagos collaborates with G.A.S –Guest Artists Space–, Yinka Shonibare’s Foundation, to offer residencies for international artists from the programme who are interested in expanding their creative practice and exchanging with local artists. The gallery aims to collaborate and contribute to the arts ecosystem in Lagos through its programme of exhibitions, talks and publications. The gallery is a regular exhibitor at Art X Lagos. Meanwhile, Tiwani Contemporary runs a programme of exhibitions in London and its programme of International Art Fairs. ...
