This abstract painting features a striking use of vibrant, contrasting colors arranged in bold, intersecting bands. The composition comprises layers of warm hues like orange and red, interspersed with cooler tones of green and blue, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. The overall effect suggests an atmospheric, almost cosmic quality, conveyed through the artist's expressive and textural brushwork. This work likely reflects the artist's experimentation with pure abstraction and their intention to evoke a sense of depth, movement, and emotion through the pure interplay of color and form. ...
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. ...
