HOMECOMING: THE SOUND OF OUR SOULS FEATURED ARTISTS
[AFROSCOPE] Isaac Nana Opoku – an artist whose Afrofuturist and Surrealist-inspired work blends African philosophies and speculative visuals to create portals into alternative realities, challenging outdated narratives and exploring technology as an extension of self.
Abdur Rahman Muhammad – Muhammad’s oil paintings examine migration and youth culture in Ghana, capturing their dreams and struggles amidst Western influence. Muhammad is a member of the Artematis collective.
Barry Yusufu – a self-taught artist known for his bold, gradated charcoal and acrylic works that elevate African men and women in his quest to challenge Euro-centric depictions.
Ekene Emeka-Maduka – based in Canada, she is a visual storyteller who blends Nigerian semiotics with universal scenes, creating evolving subjects that explore self-identification and communal identity while subtly subverting reality.
Eniwaye Oluwaseyi – Oluwaseyi’s bold, expressive portraits bridge figuration and expressionism, exploring identity, psychological reality, and socio-political themes through vibrant colors and striking brushwork.
Joseph Mobolaji Aina – a London-based abstract artist whose work investigates personal connections with faith and religion and the emotional response of human nature.
Portrait of the artists courtesy of the artists and ADA Contemporary Art Gallery