Affinity Gallery Presents: ‘Communal Bond’ – A Showcase of Five Contemporary Artists
Detail: Nduka Ikechukwu, Odozi Obodo, 2024, Belt Straps, 96 x 160 x 10cm.
Affinity Gallery is pleased to present “Communal Bond,” a unique exhibition bringing together works from five contemporary artists: Hamed Maiye, Joseph Ijoyemi, Mofoluso Eludire, Nana Danso Awuah-Asante, and Nduka Ikechukwu. This collection explores deep themes of human connection and cultural identity, offering a narrative that binds us through shared experiences and universal truths.
Featured Artists
Hamed Maiye (b. 1991) – Based in London, Maiye delves into cultural anthropology, mythology, and Yoruba philosophy. His interdisciplinary approach invites deep introspection. Notable exhibitions include Stretching the Light at Rele Gallery, London in 2024, and Following the body at Fragment Gallery, New York in 2023. He has held a solo exhibition, Fertility of the Shadow, at Harlesden High Street in 2022.
Joseph Ijoyemi (b. 1987) – Nigerian-Swedish artist Ijoyemi’s narrative-driven work blends figurative and abstract elements. Awarded the Helen Scott Lidgett Award, his recent exhibitions include Bloomberg New Contemporaries, London in 2023. Through his practice, he examines themes like restitution and cultural heritage.
Mofoluso Eludire (b. 1997) – Specializing in acrylic painting, Eludire’s work addresses identity, gender, and social justice. Graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in 2018, her notable exhibitions include Bloom and Beyond, Menage in Bloom, Bloom Art Gallery, Lagos in 2023, and Art X Lagos in 2022.
Nana Danso Awuah-Asante (b. 1996) – With a focus on universal and existential themes, Awuah-Asante employs a unique language of loose strokes and shapes. His solo exhibitions include From Soul to Humanity at La Art Foundation for the Arts in Accra, in 2024, and The History of Ghana, at Gallery 1957, Accra in 2021.
Nduka Ikechukwu (b. 1997) – A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ikechukwu explores material functions and Igbo cultural themes. His series “Nkata” examines unity and strength through metaphors of baskets and strap belts. Recent exhibitions include Ntachi Obi at the Institute of African Studies Museum, UNN in 2024, and Place of Repose at Mitochondria Gallery, Houston in 2023.
These artists collectively weave a tapestry rich with insights into African diaspora, cultural philosophies, and the human experience. Their works challenge societal norms and invite contemplation on broader themes. This exhibition not only showcases individual talents but underscores a communal bond that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
For more information and to explore more works from these artists, visit Affinity Gallery for Upcoming Exhibitions. Also, learn more about cultural implications in art through their Artist Insights section.
Additionally, explore more about contemporary African art at The Africa Centre (https://www.africacentre.org.uk/) and delve into global art narratives at MoMA (https://www.moma.org/).
Join Affinity Gallery for “Communal Bond” and experience a vivid dialogue among cultures and identities through these compelling artworks. This exhibition offers not just an opportunity to admire engaging art but also a chance to reflect on the deeper connections that unite us all.
