Pride of Negritude Painting

IDORENYIN UMANA (Nigerian, b. 1995) is a multi-dimensional artist whose themes are based on his immediate society as a way of communicating and resonating hope, finding purpose and also documenting cultural differences. His work of art relies deeply on the rich traditional exploits of Africa. He was Born and raised in Apapa, Lagos where he developed his art skills and would later earn a Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Industrial Arts at the prestigious University of Uyo Art school in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He has participated in numerous group Exhibitions around Nigeria and the United States, including Life in my City Festival, Time and Seasons Art exhibition etc. and his commissioned paintings are found within Nigeria and around the world. The artist is currently a full-time studio artist exploring materials, creating new approaches and upcycling waste to wealth, exploring of nails and other materials as a support in Painting. His work embodies a form of realism to visualize allegories and metaphors on self discovery and a search for utopia.