Anthony Azekwoh
Anthony Azekwoh is a Nigerian writer and visual artist based in Lagos Nigeria.[1] His work focuses on African folklore and mythology, using themes and figures to tell stories in visual art, sculpture, and paintings.[2] He has been described as one of the black artists bringing unique art to Web3,[3] and "one of the most visible digital artists in the continent"[4][5]
He has designed work for Nigerian artists like Show Dem Camp, Masego, Adekunle Gold, and BlaqBonez.[6][7]
Biography
[edit]Azekwoh was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He started creative writing when he was a high school student at Whitesands School. There he first met Nigerian writer Kola Tubosun, his English teacher, who became his mentor.[4] He encountered works of writers such as Nnedi Okoroafor, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and Neil Gaiman there. In a few years, Azekwoh won his first prizes for his creative writing. In 2016, he began digital painting.[4] In 2019, while studying Chemical Engineering, he dropped out of Covenant University to go into full time art creation.[8]
Solo Exhibitions
[edit]- 2023 ‘There is A Country’, Abuja & Lagos Nigeria
- 2022 ‘Becoming’, Abuja, Nigeria
- 2021 ‘Homecoming’, Lagos, Nigeria
- 2021 'Red’, Lagos, Nigeria
Group Exhibitions
[edit]- 2023 How High The Moon, New York, USA
- 2022 FiServ Black History Month Showcase
- 2022 Superchief Tokyo Billboard Feature
- 2021. Eth Showcase, Denver, Colorado
Curatorial Projects
[edit]- 2023 Afrodigital [vol. III], SuperRare
- 2022 Liveart Showcase, Lagos Nigeria
- 2022 Coinprofile Showcase, Lagos, Nigeria
- 2022 Afrodigital [vol. II], SuperRare
- 2022 Afrodigital [vol. I], Lagos, Nigeria
Notable prizes
[edit]- Awele Trust Prize (2017)
- Loose Convo Grant (2018)
References
[edit]- ^ Mbonu-Amadi, Osa (October 9, 2023). "Azekwoh's art exhibition of optimism for Nigeria".
- ^ "Azekwoh searches for justice, fair play in There Is A Country". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Anthony Azekwoh…African Art In Revolution". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ a b c Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2021-07-07). "How Anthony Azekwoh is Creating a Future of Myths". Olongo Africa. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Overo, Naomi (2022-05-04). "4 Nigerian Contemporary Artists Shaking The Art Scene". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Artist Anthony Azekwoh Breaks Down The Cover Art For Blaqbonez "Sex Over Love"". Kuulpeeps.
- ^ "From designing album covers for Adekunle Gold and Blaqbonez, Anthony Azekwoh took a chance on NFTS and made a killing". techpoint.africa. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Bolawa, Pelumi (March 26, 2023). "SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Azekwoh — the creative writer redefining digital art".