Creator:
Oluwafemi Akanmu (1994, Nigerian)
Creation Year:
2024
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Charcoal,Mixed Media,Acrylic
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
New

Additional Information: Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Clement Mmaduako Nwafor is a renowned full-time studio artist based in Abuja, Nigeria. His artistic journey began in childhood when he spent hours drawing with crayons and coloured pencils. In 2008 under the guidance of Master Philip Nzekwe, he honed his skills in sculpture, executing numerous commissions and outstanding status. In 2011, he further developed his painting skills under the tutelage of esteemed Nigerian artist Oswald Uruakpa. As a full-time studio artist, Clement has mastered both sculpture and painting. His paintings, often created with oil and fabric collages on canvas, incorporate fabric pieces that showcase stunning mixed media artworks. The vibrant and intricate gele Nigerian headwraps are a recurring theme in his work. Clement's artistic prowess has earned him numerous awards, solidifying his position as an outstanding figure in Nigeria's contemporary art scene. Notable among them: In 2014 he won the first prize award in the National Visual Art competition organized by the National Gallery of Art. In 2011, he emerged as one of the top 25 finalists in the Life in My City Art Festival, in Nigeria. In 2022 he was the facilitator for the painting section in the Made in Nigeria Masterclass, organized by the German Embassy, GIZ and Nike Art Gallery.

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