Habeeb Andu
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Biography Born in Lagos Nigeria, Habeeb Andu is a visual Artist, who graduated with a HND in pain...
About the artist
Habeeb Andu
Joined In 2016
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About the artist
Habeeb Andu
Joined In 2016
(22 Followers)
ABOUT
EDUCATION
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Biography
Born in Lagos Nigeria, Habeeb Andu is a visual Artist, who graduated with a HND in painting from Auchi Polytechnic. He is greatly influenced by the works of the late artist, Ben Osaghae, and gained a lot of experience under his tutelage.
Habeeb Andu can be described as an abstract expressionist who draws inspiration from his immediate environment and explores socio-political themes. As a mixed media artist, Andu is known to be bold on canvas infusing a variety of discarded materials to create intricate works that speaks directly to societal issues with each material adding substance to the whole piece. Andu’s use of vibrant colours and large brush strokes produces rich textural works that gives the painting a feeling of immediacy.
In November 2017, he won the Art X prize for his work ‘Blacklist’.
Artist Statement
My practice is largely founded on a foundation of simultaneously observing and participating in a chronically unjust society. I view my work as a form of mediation on the plight of the average Nigerian, constantly struggling to swim against the oppressive tides of contemporary society. As a result of this focal point, my practice often explores intersectional themes related to classism, neo-colonialism, ...
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi (HND)
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITION
Art X Art Fair
Lagos | 2018
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Being Buhari (Group Show)
Presidential Inauguration State Banquet, Abuja | 2019
Masters and Contemporaries (Group Show)
Retro Africa Gallery, Abuja | 2019
Cu-lture and Tradition: Same Experience, Different Local (Group Show)
Koppel Project Hive, London | 2018
Generation Y (Group Show)
Retro Africa, National Exhibition Pavillion, Abuja | 2018
Young Contemporaries (Group Show)
Rele Gallery, Lagos | 2018
Art X Art Fair (Group Show)
Lagos | 2017
Affordable Art Show (Group Show)
Mydrim Gallery, Lagos | 2017
Pop the Cherry Art Salon (Group Show)
Lagos | 2017
Eko Art Expo (Celebrating Lagos at 50) (Group Show)
Lagos | 2016
Faces and Phases (Group Show)
Terra Kulture Gallery, Lagos | 2015
Illumination (Group Show)
Nimbus Art Gallery, Lagos | 2013
Experience Nigeria (Group Show)
Femi Williams Art Gallery, Lagos | 2012