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OKOYE CHUKWUEMEKA JOHN'S First Solo Show
Little things that matter, 3 May - 8 June 2025

OKOYE CHUKWUEMEKA JOHN'S First Solo Show: Little things that matter

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Okoye Emeka, Umoren, 2025
Okoye Chukwuemeka John
Umoren, 2025
Oil on canvas
119 cm H × 81 cm W
(46 9/10 × 31 9/10 inches)
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In “Little Things That Matter”, emergent Nigerian artist Okoye Chukwuemeka John invites us into a profoundly introspective and emotional world—one where vulnerability and resilience coexist in rich, layered brushstrokes. Born from a personal need to communicate beyond the limits of language, his art has evolved into a powerful visual dialogue on identity, displacement, and the quiet dignity of human emotion.

Drawing first became Okoye's refuge during a childhood where words often fell short. Through line and form, he found a language to express the unspoken—a process that has since matured into a practice steeped in psychological realism and emotional truth. Mentored by realist master Dennis Ani, whose own journey through physical adversity reshaped Okoye’s understanding of perseverance, the artist honed not only his technical skill but also his commitment to capturing raw human experience.

This commitment is at the heart of his portraits. Each work begins with a search for a subject whose story resonates with the concept he wishes to explore. Okoye doesn’t simply paint faces; he delves into lives, listening closely and with care, allowing each narrative to unfold organically onto the canvas. It is this emotional intimacy that defines his style—one where gazes are heavy with unspoken weight, and postures echo longing, resilience, or liberation.

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