Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to present "Such is Life,” the debut solo exhibition by Nigerian visual artist Okoye Chukwuemeka John.
Asylum II. Oil on Canvas. 46 x 29 inches. 2023
In this body of work, Okoye strives to capture glimpses of everyday life moments that are beyond our control. Moments of peace, overwhelm, sadness, joy, fatigue, love, and perseverance. These are experiences shared by all of humanity. Okoye employs his palette knife, paint brush, and oil paints to create portraiture in the style of realism to render the aura and dramatic forms of his subjects in a state of equanimity.
In the twelve paintings presented, Okoye depicts varying narratives of acceptance of life’s moments from the perspective of a young adult living in eastern Nigeria. He meticulously captures the tones of the subject’s expressions in solitude, using warm colors, light, shadows, and texture to generate compositions which convey emotional depth.
Opening Reception: May 13th, 2023 7pm-9 pm.
Public Viewing: May 13th to June 3rd.
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