Imhonigie Imoesi

Imhonigie Imoesi

Imhonigie was born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria, graduated from Federal Polytechnic Auchi with a Higher National Diploma in painting and general art, majoring in painting in 1999. Upon graduation, he embarked on a full time career as a studio artist. Following a four–year residency that commenced in 2005 and 2009 at the National Gallery of Art, Lagos (Nigeria). Imhonigie was an executive member of the Lagos State Chapter of the Society of Nigeria Artist (SNA) as the financial secretary. He is an environmental campaigner, for his works depicting a variety of landscapes. Imhonigie’s paintings are influenced by nature. He generally captures the co-relationship between the environment and humanity. This underpins the philosophical basis of his paintings. Imhonigie’s works are predominantly oil on canvas and he paints with pallet knife. His works also expresses the dynamism and vibrant nature of African culture including traditional religions and urbanization. Imhonigie has exhibit excessively and his work has gained increase popularity in both public and private collection. Some of my works are in collections of the National Gallery of Art, Nigeria. I have my works in the of Guaranty Trust Bank Nigeria. Some of ...

Okpodu Primary School Uzairue Ayogwiri 1982 – 1987
Auchi College 1988 – 1991
Ayogwiri Grammar School 1992 – 1993
Federal Polytechnic Auchi 1995 – 1999
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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
1. Aurora WAC Gallery, London 2016
2. Ariya WAC Gallery, London 2015
3. Nigeria@ 100: Transforming a British Experiment? WAC Gallery 2014
4. NAS Winter Exhibition WAC Gallery, London 2013 5. October Rain Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria 2013
6. Little Gold ARK Gallery, London 2011 & 2012
7. Nigeria at 50 Historic Exhibition National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria 2010
8. 1ST International Convention of Art and Development (CONDEV 2010)
Harmattan Workshop Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria 2010
9. Miniature Art Fair Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria 2010
10. Colours of Youth St Antho...