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Uplifted Spirits by Soto Gallery

Uplifted Spirits by Soto Gallery

“Uplifted Spirits” is a group exhibition presented by Soto Gallery. The exhibition, which commenced on Saturday, July 13, 2024, showcases artworks by seven different artists: Azeez Muritadoh, Christopher Samuel Idowu, Emmanuel Ifeoegbukedike, Onyinye Anatogu, Oyedele Abiodun, Pascal Ugwu, and Titilayo Abdulrasaq. The exhibition celebrates simple moments filled with exhilaration that make us bask in euphoria and ignite joy within us. It explores the rediscovery of the joyous moments of our existence.

 

Azeez Muritadoh is a Nigerian Painter, art instructor, fashion illustrator and the founder of Lagos Boy Art World. His work combines elements of reality with abstract, realism, and expressionism, often using paint, charcoal, coloured pencils and recyclable materials.

 

 

Christopher Samuel Idowu a visual artist based in Lagos. He works with various media, including conte crayon, charcoal, watercolour, acrylics, oils and printmaking techniques. His art incorporates spiritual iconography and references the landscapes and history of Badagry.

 

Emmanuel Chinenye Ifoegbuike explores circular shapes, as a creative concept. He currently teaches at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka secondary school.

 

 

Onyinye Anatogu is a Lagos-based artist whose impressionistic style, mostly in oil and pastels purposely exaggerates emotions to evoke relatability and re-experiencing moments with her viewers , using the lens of motherhood.

 

 

Pascal Ugwu specializes in contemporary figurative expressionism, employing mediums like charcoal, pastel, oil and acrylic on paper and canvas. He combines intentional and spontaneous techniques, resulting in emotionally charged figures with exaggerated eyes.

 

 

Titilayo Abdulrazaq is a talented emerging artist whose artistic journey began at a young age through scribbles and sketches in notebooks. Her creative vision is deeply influenced by the art practice of Saheed Adelakun, a distinguished Nigerian experimental artist.

 

In our discussion with one of the exhibiting artists, Oyedele Abiodun, who has two portrait paintings on display, Abiodun elaborated on his contribution to the theme of the exhibition by exploring the joy of motherhood. Titled “Undying Love,” his work delves into the sense of responsibility that comes with being a good mother. It illustrates how resilient mothers can be in the face of obstacles and setbacks, driven by the profound love they have for their children.

Undying Love by Oyedele Abiodun

Here’s what Oyedele Abiodun had to say when asked about his work, “Undying Love”:

 

“The title of the work is Undying love, and what does that entail? I believe as a mother, there is a need for this sense of responsibility, especially a good mother, and you cannot just accept the sense of responsibility without first having the sense of joy that you have in being a mother. It is because you accept that responsibility, that you keep on striving forward to protect your wards to be better individuals in the nearest future. 

 

In the process of doing that, you’ll be faced with many challenges and obstacles, but because you have accepted that, Oh, I’m a mother, this is my duty, in the sense of that, you keep on doing it in the face of danger, challenges, and at the end of the day, there will be a victory and you yourself will feel fulfilled. The sense of fulfillment results in joy at the end of the day.”

 

See more picture excerpts from the exhibition below.

 

 

 

The exhibition is still on display as at the time of this post, and will come to an end on Friday, 16th of August, 2024.

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