Welcome to Studio Genius: 2016

Saturday 1 October 2016

Happy Independence Day to all Nigerians.

Friday 30 September 2016

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Sunday 25 September 2016

Durodola Yusuf in performance art titled “SHOW ME YOU LOVE ME "

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land,

purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people". -Franklin D. Roosevelt

THE ABOVE IMPLIES THAT MAN'S SURVIVAL IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON HIS IMMEDIATE

MOST EXPENSIVE PAINTING EVER SOLD - $300 MILLION

Nafea Faa Ipoipo (When will you marry?)
1892

An oil painting of two Tahitian girls by a French post-impressionist Paul Gauguin painted in 1892, was sold for $300 million this past February to an undisclosed buyer.
Many guesses as to the buyer are on a group of state

“You will be a success you will make it to the top. Just stay grounded that is what will keep you at the top.’’ – Aisha Ayensu

The Christie Brown Collection is a Ghanaian based fashion brand that answers the call by the Ghanaian community for an international approach to fashion design. Christie Brown was

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Monday 12 September 2016

INDECISION - From a Nigerian contemporary Artist, CLIFF AGBA

When the river flows, it keeps steady along with its elements and so it is with the creative beings. One may ask, how related is this assertion above. Examining the life and works of Cliff Agba, you will gradually notice the connections between his creative abilities and his personality. An artist whose works are not accidental, but a demuring chronicles of his life encounter. His character encircled humility, trust, hardworking and truthfulness, crossed and balanced in between silence and socialism.

Exhibition of EXPRESSION - SOLOMON OMOLAYO OMOGBOYE

'EXPRESSION': Johannesburg

September 1 - 30 2016

From one of the exhibiting Artist

Solomon Omolayo Omogboye (a Nigerian and South Africa based artist):

...built on the sweat of thousands of souls, rising high above the sky...boasting of second largest in Africa. 'EGOLIA' founded 125 years ago home to millions of people from different tribes and culture, immigrants and indigenes. A beautiful city filled with competitive spirit and battle for survival embracing the inhabitants leaving them with questions of hope and determination. We can say the radiation of gold sweeps the exclusive city leaving her to an EXPRESSION of

2 Nigerians Emerge Winners In Cartoon Network Studios Competition

10-year-old, Tiffany Obasohan and 11-year-old, Onyamaechi Christian Yobo from Nigeria have been announced overall winners in the drawing and storyboard categories respectively in the first Cartoon Network Imagination Studios competition while Nyasha Mazarura, an 11-year-old from South Africa was the overall winner in

Title :‘We know TIME like the back of our HANDS.'
Size: 18" by 24"
Media: Graphite pencils and ballpoint pen on paper.
Status: For sale

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ETISALAT / LAGOSPHOTO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2016

LagosPhoto in collaboration with Etisalat invites submissions from photographers from all over the world with a voice as it relates to shaping an African identity and sensibility through repetition, rituals and performance in photography.

Island Records superstar Seyi Shay has announced an online competition for her critically acclaimed single "Air Brush". The Air Brush Accapella Competition is a competition put together by Seyi Shay to shine a light on undiscovered producers and

Realistic Pencil Portrait Tutorial by ISIMI TAIWO

This is a step by step image tutorial for realistic pencil portraits by a renowned Nigerian contemporary Artist - Isimi Taiwo.

INSPIRING ART OF ADEBOWALE FOLASADE

FROM THE ARTIST'S DESK..........

The question of innocence, strength, determination lingers my being causing me to focus on ravaging thoughts that limits man from achieving heights (enjoying the beauty of man's existence). With 'tender hearts' as my take off point through the journey of life captured in happy moments, learning expeditions, challenges, determination and celebration of successful achievements"...appearing to be the ingredients that makes the earth a battlefield but with great messages of hope one can choose to make it a better place.

A brief interview session with ISIMI TAIWO

ISIMI TAIWO is a native of Kogi state but born and bred in Lagos state, Isimi Taiwo has earned a BA degree for studying creative art in the University of Lagos. As a visual major, he works with different mediums like water colour, acrylic, ink, charcoal, etc. but his pencils and oils exhibit great strength in dexterity and control over the medium especially in the arena of portraiture. He can be said to be called a realist but he is

I Am Art Exhibition 2016: CALL FOR ARTISTS AND FASHION DESIGNERS

I Am Art Exhibition is about personalising Art and growing an in-depth appreciation of Art in the minds of the Public. The Exhibition is proposed to increase the value, the respect, the appreciation Art is due to have (especially here in Nigeria) and to make the Artist go beyond their comfort Zone in their Art works – to go beyond just the pencil and paper, the ink or paint and canvas, to letting people see the idea and emotions of an Artist. – Also, giving Artists the platform to meet and stay connected to Mentors in their various genres of Arts. The Work Media for display would range from SCULPTURE, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, INSTALLMENTS, MIXED MEDIA, and FASHION. With Work Size: 4'’X6’' (MIN) to 30"x40" (MAX).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTISTS AND FASHION DESIGNERS:

1. Cover letter describing exhibition proposal.
2. Three to Five (3-5) digital images on CD/DVD. Images should be presented in JPEG format with image size set to 300 dpi resolution, 4" x 6" image size, approximately.
3. Artist Resume including biography, educational background, and exhibition record. NB: [These requirements should be sent via email (see below)]
Entries Due: October 15th, 2016. Selection Process: A 5-man Jury has been set up to select the works to be displayed.
Delivery: Selected Artists would be contacted and directed to the selected galleries in Enugu State to make delivery of the Artworks.
THE EVENT:
Opening reception: 5th November, 2016.
Exhibition Location: Enugu State. Reception Time: 9am (Social Exhibition) – 10:30pm (5:30pm, Corporate Exhibition; 7:30pm, Networking Dinner). Red Carpet starts by 4pm.
Exhibit Ends: 19th of November, 2016.
Pickup Artwork: Art works would be displayed for 12 working days from the Opening reception [including Saturdays] until 19th of November, 2016, after which Artists, who have outstanding works would be required to pick up their Art works..
For further enquires on Registration, Partnership and Sponsorship, Contact: Audraey's: Numbers: +2348050275734 and +2347089056843 (Whatsapp Only), Email: audraeysblog@gmail.com (with the subject "I AM ART”), Facebook: www.facebook.com/Audraeys.IAmArt BBM:2AF782C2

Sunday 28 August 2016

FCMB FLEX YOUR CREATIVITY CONTEST.

FCMB #FlexxYourCreativity Contest

Are you a fashion accessories designer aged between 16-25 years?
Do you need capital to support your business?
Do you want a chance to showcase your work on an acclaimed fashion stage?
Then, the FCMB #FlexxYourCreativity contest is just for you!

Enter today for a chance to

VConnect is dedicated to promoting and connecting people to local businesses all over the country. We’ve just upgraded our website to make that easier.

As part of our site upgrade, we want to reward our users for the effort of providing wonderful aerial shots or skyline images of Nigeria cities.

These images once approved, will serve as background images to

Minimie Noodles is looking for people who can create amazing spectacles of art from food! We want you to use Noodles as the major ingredient to create amazing artworks.

How to participate:

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Calabar gallery is seeking artists for a year long of group shows featuring the African, Caribbean and African American artists in 6 exhibitions.
Work should respond to each exhibition themes and each artist may submit for all exhibitions with 3 - 5 works.
Works must be submitted via our website by dates outlined.
All shows must feature 5 - 8 emerging and established artists.

THEMES:

Brooklyn is the word : September 18 to November 3, 2016.
Contemporary African spirituality : November 13 to December 29, 2016.
Black lives in words and images : January 15 to March 24, 2017.
Nature : Environment : Earth: April 2 to June 1, 2017.
Harlem and Brooklyn dialogues : June 11 to August 31, 2017.
Art politics : What Cause?: August 7 to September 14, 2017.

Visit: www.calabargallery.com/apply to apply.

Saturday 20 August 2016

EXCERPTS FROM KINGDIAH'S PAINTING EXHIBITION

Olorunyemi kolapo Obadiah, a renowned contemporary Nigerian Artists with the name #Kingdiah, shared some excerpts from an Arts exhibition held in Transcorp Hilton hotels Abuja Nigeria which he was proudly part of.
He's been a source of strength, motivation and inspiration to numerous upcoming visual artists in Nigeria and beyond.

IMPERIAL LEATHER AND CANOE LAUNDRY #STYLEANDLUXURY CAMPAIGN

Are you a young aspiring model or fashion designer? Looking for an opportunity to kick-off your budding fashion career? Imperial Leather and Canoe Laundry, in partnership with Kinabuti Dare 2 Dream Initiative, are about to launch a university campus tour in search of the finest modelling talent the continent has ever seen.

AMAZING WORKS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE POTRAIT ARTIST FROM NIGERIA - CHIAMONWU JOY

It's said that what a man can do, a woman can do and even better!!!. A Nigerian female photo-realism pencil and charcoal Artist, Chiamonwu Ifenyinwa Joy has proven this to be true especially in our lifetime. Bellissimo!!!!

AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL CAD DESIGNS

Some amazing Architectural designs by a Nigerian Architecture student, Benson Uzochukwu.

Cherechi Akaboh hails from Isiala Ngwa North LGA, in Abia, he studied physics at Michael okpara University of agriculture, now the sole owner of #6thfingercreation. Cherechi discovered his talent and

**CLEAN HOUSE AFRICA invites you to create your coolest artwork, put your artistic skills to test and

enter for the competitions to compete for great prizes. This fine art competition is opened to all

Creative artists to encourage the creation of new works of art by both professional and

non-professional artist resident all over Africa. You are given

WIN N100,000 IN HOMEVIDA SHORT SCRIPT COMPETITION 2016

The HomeVida Call for Scripts is here again!

Are you a Nigerian between 16-30 years of age?

Are you creative in your imagination, artistic in your imagery and profound in your thinking? Then this message is for you!

OMMYHUMMER: RENOWNED NIGERIAN PHOTOREALISTIC PENCIL ARTIST.

OmmyHummer; coined from his name Omehoma David Enwuvuoka, is a native of Elelenwo, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
State, Nigeria; a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri; and a renowned pencil artist.

Manufacturers of authentic African indigenous shoes, bags and fashion accessories based in Ghana. Striving to interpret the

The CUBE- NO 1 and largest social learning community.

Introducing, Africa's and Nigeria's No 1 and largest social learning community developed by trio Nigerians.

What does the cube offer?

Learning is an everyday process but has seen to be a difficult amidst most Africans and Nigerians. The cube eliminates stiffed hustles in learning, making learning easier and effective by bringing students and resources together in a more special way. This can be achieved through the following features it presents:
1. Interactive activity section for resource persons and learners
2. Groups that specifies niche for different learners
3. Courses which would help update the learners profile and knowledge
4. Private messaging between resource persons and learners

I am Chukwudumebi Davidson Oyiriagu. Born 4th Oct 2016. Am from umumeigwe in akpulu in ideato north LGA of Imo state. I'm the first child in a family of four. I was born and raised in Aba.

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Photo realistic ballpoint pen Artist - OSCAR UKONU

I'm a self-taught ballpoint pen artist from Nigeria working under the genre of photorealism. I've been drawing my whole life but specifically doing Ballpoint pen Portrait drawings since2014. In each of my drawings, I focus on capturing in profound details, a personality on paper, a moment, and in its truest form, portray emotions that connect us all as humans irrespective of diversity of beliefs and culture.

I'm one always enthralled by the nature of the human face and its features; its complexities and how every personality represents a unique version of the human spirit, and this has been my greatest inspiration as an artist