Nigeria's Contemporary Photographers On Show

Nigeria Thu 04-11-2010

Nigeria's Contemporary Photographers On Show
By a Correspondent

Nigerian Hottentott Venus Series | Image: Mudi Yahaya

RECONSTRUCTION in REVERSE, is an exciting and challenging exhibition analyzing the role and impact each individual Nigerian has on our collective identity as a nation and how we define ourselves in an increasingly contemporary world.

RECONSTRUCTION in REVERSE or deconstruction brings together portraits of the famous, infamous and non famous, but just as important! The intimacy of portraiture will enable the audience to gain an increased perspective and understanding on issues relating to self discovery and awareness.

The exhibition employs deconstruction as a strategy of critical analysis and seeks to challenge the displaced and misinterpreted Nigerian identity forced on us by addressing commonly held social stereotyping and assumptions. In constructing the photographic identities of the subject many of the portraits on view are taken in various environments and situations which provide a graphic beauty and simplicity as well as a distinctive narrative content in the theatricality of human action.

The exhibition will feature thirteen of Nigeria’s prominent contemporary photographers including Adolphus Okpara, Ebikware Okiy, Isaac Emokpae, Jide Adeniyi-Jones, Jide Alakija, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Lolade Cameron-Cole, Mudi Yahaya, Nnamdi Ijiomah, Tam Fiofori, TY Bello, Uche James-Iroha and Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko.

Opening reception: Saturday 06 November 2010 at 4:00pm
Exhibition continues till Friday 12 November from 10:00am to 4:00pm
daily
@
Omenka Gallery
24, Ikoyi crescent, Ikoyi, Lagos

RSVP: +234 (0)8033129276, (0)8083661101

Posted By: Hirum Ndungu

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