From SEPTEMBER 16-24, painting, street art, and photography will be in conversation in the belly of Didi Museum, Victoria Island, Lagos.
A collabo between notable Lagos-based multi-skilled artist, Bolaji Alonge (aka “Omo Eko”) and the Dutch painter and muralist, Otto (aka Ottograph), 6 HOURS, states the artists, “will explore a number of themes, such as life in a megapolis on the seashore, dance, music, masquerades, freedom of expression, and others. The exhibition is organized with the support of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Lagos.”
The exhibition “investigates contrasts and similarities of life in the home cities of the duo, Amsterdam and Lagos – two cities with a six-hour flight time between them – to deliver a narrative that is thought-provoking, engaging and inspiring. 6 HOURS exhibition is special because it brings two countries, Nigeria and the Netherlands together in a grand way. Ottograph, a world-class street artist visiting Nigeria for the first time whose very recognizable pop art syncs with the positive message of Eyes of a Lagos Boy.”
The artworks will be produced during an immersive art residency in Lagos. It is the first time the artists are working together – combining their passion for street art and street photography.
Bolaji Alonge, renowned for his signature “Eyes of Lagos Boy” artistic concept and wares, explains, “I aim to capture the everyday reality of any society I get immersed in, with Lagos, Nigeria mostly presented. In the course of documenting our history, I take photos of people, architecture, animals, our busy lives, nature, and the ecosystem of my environment.” From his experience, the right collaboration amplifies the message jointly put forward by artists. Collaborations gives the audience and collectors more to enjoy and experience.
“For Ottograph, street art “is a form of total freedom in art, you can do it whenever, wherever, to spread your message and creativity. There are basically no rules.”
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