January 2018

The Spark | Ignite/Connect/Achieve
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Freestyle
Exploring Artistic Realities
- By Kola Oshalusi and Lanre Solarin
Graphite & Charcoal Art by Asim Eta Asim
(Instagram:@asimeta)
Colour and Light by Anakhuagbor Sule (Instagram:@i_am_nak)
Water Colour Art by Uduehi Philip Esene (Instagram:@uduehi_e)
Hyperrealism Art by Oluwaseyi Nurudeen
Alabi (Instagram:@sheyi_pencilz)
A
picture is worth more than a thousand words. One work of
art can give birth to a zillion interpretations, most times
completely different from the creator’s point of view.
And that’s okay, because like nature, there’s always something new
to see, a new angle to discover and a new reality to escape to...
temporarily of course.
Artists are like gods, reaching deep within their souls to create
pieces of a reality that already exist in their minds, to express
thoughts they know are alien to basic human comprehension.
When the final piece gets released, viewers, readers and those in
between start to wonder what multiverse the artist came from.
Hyperrealism Art by Arinze Stanley Egbe (Instagram:
@HarinzeyArts)
Water Colour Art by Uduehi Philip Esene (Instagram:@
uduehi_e)
With several art exhibitions around, it’s obvious Nigerians are
beginning to appreciate the work these creatives put into what
they do. And the good thing is more people are daring the status
quo, doing what they have passion for - art.
It’s easier now more than ever to gain exposure for your work and
build a brand, thanks to new media. With tools like Instagram,
Facebook and others, there’s no limit to what you can do and who
you can reach. We’ve chosen to showcase some of such works
here. Feel free to explore and give them as many interpretations
as you deem fit.
In our bid to project the young African expressing their heart and
art, every month, selected creatives are given the opportunity
to showcase their work at our monthly art exhibition event -
FreestyleX. This creates an avenue for them to get connected to
industry leaders who may find interest in their work.
Submit your works to be selected for FreestyleX. For
submissions, see page 33. To see more art works, you can visit
the Freestyle category on our website.
Landscape painting by Olubunmi Taiwo (Instagram:@olukorede_artistry)
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