Dennis Onofua

Dennis Onofua stands as a contemporary Nigerian artist, a versatile force in the realms of figurative and abstract expressionism, with a keen focus on exploring the nuances of contemporary art. His artistic journey took root at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state, Nigeria, where he honed his skills and specialized in painting, emerging as a multi-faceted creative force.

Since 2018, Dennis Onofua has approached his art with a professional commitment, with line, color, and form serving as the vital connecting components in his aesthetic production. In his practice, he delves into the complexities of the human condition, portraying figures that are simultaneously delicate, disconnected, and disfigured, yet richly diverse and filled with depth. His systematic approach to mark-making is a testament to his dedication to authenticity in his portraits, effectively communicating the intricacies of human existence with a nuanced thoughtfulness.

Dennis Onofua seamlessly blends abstraction and figuration, infusing his work with a playful exploration of techniques inspired by the human anatomy. His figures serve as representatives of the myriad facets of the human experience. Through his art, he captures the delicate balance between fragility and ...

2014 - National Diploma in General Art, Major in Drawing, The Polytechnic Ibadan.
2018 – Higher National Diploma in Painting, Major in Composition and Mix-media, Auchi
Polytechnic.

MAJOR SELECTED EXHIBITIONS.

2023 – Our Time in the sun, Group Exhibition, Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
2023 – Bodies!!! Group Exhibition, Rele Gallery, VI, Lagos Nigeria.
2022 – Distinct Vernaculars, Group Exhibition, Artpedia Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos Nigeria.
2022 – Solo Exhibition, Jacked Kinetics, TheJadeCuratorial.
2022 – Art at Ouida, Group Exhibition, OUIDA BOOKS, GRA Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
2022 - Works on Paper, Virtual Group Exhibition, Blue shop cottage Art Gallery, Groove Lane,
London, UK.
2022 - Sexual Healing, Virtual Group Exhibition, Vivid Exclusive Art Gallery, Lagos Nigeria.
2022 - What about Love, Group Exhibition, DICA ARTS, Angel and Muse Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nigeria.
2022 - Vivid Vignettes (Illuminations of Society), Group Exhibition, Gallery at the Landmark,
Onikan, Lagos Nigeria (2022)
2022 - The Inner form, Virtual Group Exhibition, TheJadeart curatorial.
2021 - Sogal Auction, Signature-beyond Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria.
2021 - Mirror to the world, group exhibition, Alfaart Gallery, New Jersey U.S.A.