Chukwudi Onwumere

Chukwudi Onwumere is a visual artist. His works are characterised by his view of the exceptional in the
ordinary by making it visible with his personal touch, investing in the transformation of reality by using
unexpected angles and perspectives of ordinary things. He employs the use of colours, shadows and
nuances to experiment, question and explore family history, identity, socio-cultural and economic themes
using different perspectives. His works have reached audiences through publications in notable
magazines such as Guardian Uk, Internazionale Italy, NRC Handelsblad, Feature Shoot, Contemporary
And, Sichtbar Art and Punkt. He has also exhibited his works in prestigious venues such as Photo
London, The Royal Photographic Society, Bamako Biennial, among others.
He was a finalist at the Capprize Awards 2020, a nominee for World Press Photo 6x6 Global Talent
2020, a finalist at ArtX Prize 2021 and the series winner of the Lens Culture Arts Photography awards, 2022.

Dance Gathering, African Artist Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria 2017.
NaijaGems by U.S Embassy-Thoughts pyramid Arts gallery, Abuja, Nigeria, 2018.
Bamako Biennial, 2022.
Photo London, Sommerset House, London, LensCulture 2023
Royal Photographic Society, Regional finalist (Africa) World food photography awards, 2023.
World Food Photography Awards, Brooklyn, New York, 2025.