Samuel Nnorom

Samuel Nnorom (NI)’s body of work comprises pieces of Ankara fabric / African wax print fabrics collected from either tailor's debris or cast-off clothes from homes and waste foams from furniture workshops. Through actions like sewing, rolling, tying, stringing, suspending, and cutting, he navigates the boundaries between textiles, painting and sculpture in a poetic rendition. His interest also lies in the social structures that fabrics represent; the bubbles that appear in his work are not only the result of a thorough process of stitching and sewing but also become representative of the social structures that have hold historically. The intent of his work is to engage the viewers in questioning the socio-political structures and the human conditions of their daily lives. ...

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. ...