Ken Nwadiogbu

Panoramica

Speaking about his own work, Nwagiogbu explains: 'In my artistic practice, I delve into personal experiences while also offering a social commentary on the experiences of others. Each theme that arises from these experiences play a pivotal role in shaping my creative process.

 

I commence my creative process by exploring abstract expression, employing
vibrant primary colors such as red, blue, green and yellow. This particular
color palette evokes a profound sense of nostalgia, as it reminds me of home
and the emotions associated with it. Engaging with my work at this stage
becomes a transformative and cathartic experience, serving as both a
performance and a therapeutic outlet.


As I progress, I embark on a visual exploration of my memories, seeking
images I capture in London that align with the experiences and challenges
faced by black immigrants in the UK. Sometimes staged, sometimes
serendipitous, these images play a significant role within my artwork. The
composition of these visuals on the canvas is a fluid and ever-evolving
process. Through skillful inclusion and omission, I orchestrate a visual
narrative that unravels the essence of what is crucial within the image. This
process raises questions about the importance of specific elements within the
image, what I desire to see within it, and how these choices influence the
overall context of the artwork. In essence, I am exploring what holds value in
both the image and in life, much like the choices we make regarding where we
want to go and whom we want to experience life with.


Furthermore, the palette I employ draws strong inspiration from thermographic cameras, which detect heat energy through infrared radiation. This aesthetic choice allows me to represent these experiences as memories that carry an enduring energy that transcends the confines of time and space. As energy cannot be created nor destroyed, our experiences become memories that profoundly influence our perception and approach to life.
In some sense, this body of work delves into the intricate fabric of memory
and its ephemeral nature. Memories, we find, are not faithfully preserved in
their entirety, but rather exist as fragments, lingering remnants of experiences
that continue to shape our reality.


With my art, I strive to capture the deep interconnections between personal
encounters, broader social issues, and the pervasive energy that
accompanies them. It is through this exploration that I aim to stimulate
thought, provoke introspection, and foster meaningful connections with
viewers.'

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Education

2022 – 2023 MA Painting, Royal College of Art, London, UK

2012 - 2017 B.Sc Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

 

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2023 Fragments of Reality, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London, UK

2022 A Different Perspective, Retro Africa Gallery, Abuja, Nigeria

2021 Journey Mercies, Bomb Factory Art Foundation, London, UK

2021 UBUNTU, Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, USA

2019 CONTEMPOREALISM, BrickLane Gallery, London, UK

 

Selected Group Exhibitions & Fairs

2024 NEW NOW: Part 2, Guts Gallery, London, UK

2023 Portrait of a Top Boy, Embankment galleries, Somerset House, London, UK

2023 RA Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, London, UK

2023 Lucid Borders, Art Exchange, University of Essex, London, UK

2023 We Are Enough, 193 Gallery, Paris, France

2022 The Migrant, Scope Miami Beach curated by Roger Niyigena Karera, Miami beach, USA

2022 Across the Pond, Espacio Gallery, London, UK

2022 Unity, Volery Gallery, Dubai, UAE

2022 Freedom Protesters, Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, USA

2021 Real Life Is Fragile, Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles, USA

2021 Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Collection, Coventry Cathedral, Coventry, UK

2021 POW! WOW! The First Decade: From Hawaii To The World, Bishop Museum, Hawaii,

USA

2021 1-54 African Art Fair, New York, presented by Retro Africa Gallery

2020 Prizm International Art Fair, Miami, presented by Retro Africa Gallery

2020 The Cookout: Kinfolk and Other Intimacies, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan

Art (MoCADA), New York, USA

2020 1-54 African Art Fair, New York, presented by Retro Africa Gallery

2020 Art of Diversity, Yinka Sonibare CBE (RA) studio, London, UK