Kokopelli Gallery Presents Emissaries, A Group Exhibition of Sculptures
Kokopelli Gallery is proud to announce “Emissaries”, an exhibition of sculpture featuring six of
Nigeria’s distinguished artists: Reuben Ugbine, Ben Osawe, Francis Denedo, Eguasa
Omodanwmen, Babatunde Affiko, and Moses Afeso. Running from November 3rd to December
7th, 2024. The highly anticipated show will explore the intimate relationship between humanity
and nature through the medium of wood and metal sculpture.
In Emissaries, each work is presented not merely as sculptures, but as messengers of nature. Emissaries that speak of the power, beauty, and wisdom embedded in it. Using materials sourced from the earth, the sculptors have transformed raw elements into profound expressions, bridging the gap between the untamed nature and human ingenuity.
Wood, once alive in ancient trees, and metal, extracted from deep within the earth, are sculpted into forms that carry a vital message: nature is not merely a passive backdrop, but an active force, capable of both nurturing and reclaiming. Through the works, the audience are called upon to reflect on nature’s capacities to create, to destroy, to heal, and to endure. Each sculpture serves as a testament to the delicate balance between the natural and human worlds, reminding us that, while we shape the environment, we are also shaped by it.
“The works in Emissaries convey more than just artistic mastery,” says the exhibition’s curator. “They serve as a call to recognize nature’s profound influence on our lives and to listen to the stories embedded within the materials themselves.
These artists have acted as intermediaries, bringing messages from the forest, and telling stories, offering us the chance to reflect on our connection to our environment.
The featured artists; Reuben Ugbine, Ben Osawe, Francis Denedo, Eguasa Omodanwmen, Babatunde Affiko, and Moses Afeso are renowned for their ability to engage with materials on a deep level, creating works that resonate with both the rawness of the natural world and the refined touch of the human hand.
Kokopelli Gallery invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the public to immerse themselves in this evocative collection, where each sculpture tells a story of nature’s endless capabilities. Join us in celebrating the intersection of art and the environment in this thought-provoking and visually stunning exhibition.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Emissaries
November 3 – December 7, 2024
Kokopelli Gallery
17, Ademola Street,
Ikoyi.
Lagos. Nigeria
+2349096697069
Opening hours are as follows
Sundays – Mondays: 2PM to 5PM
Tuesdays – Saturday: 10AM to 6PM
ABOUT THE GALLERY
Kokopelli Gallery is a modern and contemporary Art gallery dedicated to showcasing ingenious artists who have mastered the art of storytelling.
Established in 2021, the gallery is presenting platforms for creatives who engage in the line with intentions to foster a tradition and dialogue of storytelling. A multi-roomed setting with a space dedicated for meditation. The Grotto is an immersive space that interprets literally a roomful of stories.
The Gallery has proven to be an experimental space with an extemporaneous approach to the
evolution of the Art space where raconteurs and aesthetes converge for related engagements.
For more information, please contact:
Abisade Itiolu
Gallery Assistant
abisade@kokopelliafrica.com
gallery@kokopelliafrica.com
Website : http://www.kokopelliafrica.com
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