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Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal
Adjani Okpu-Egbe, 7 November 2019 - 22 January 2020

Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal: Adjani Okpu-Egbe

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Adjani Okpu-Egbe I The Death of Patriarchy I 2018 I Mixed media on canvas I 160 x 130 x 5 cm
Adjani Okpu-Egbe I The Death of Patriarchy I 2018 I Mixed media on canvas I 160 x 130 x 5 cm

Sulger-Buel Gallery cordially invites you to attend the opening reception of Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal, the latest solo exhibition by Cameroonian Artist Adjani Okpu-Egbe. The exhibition will be opened in the presence of the Artist on Thursday 7 November 2019 at 18:30 and concludes on Thursday 26 December 2019.

 

Overtly characterised by the subject matter and themes that Okpu-Egbe considers relevant to the times, this exhibition contains works whose thought provoking social commentary are deeply embedded in semi abstract Afro-surreal figurative expressions voicing an urgent need to boost parallel structures for: "resisting injustice, demanding accountability, documenting events and generating awareness.”

 

For this exhibition, Okpu-Egbe presents us with works that compel reflection and discussion to address issues regarding climate change, patriarchy, hate, racism, “occupation” and the struggles for independence in Ambazonia, West Papua and West Sahara.  The Israel Palestinian conflict as well as the wars in Syria, the Central African Republic, and the genocide carried out on the Rohingyas in Myanmar by the regime. The artworks do not only intend to highlight “struggles”, they go further to act as a call to rally support and resistance, advocacy for justice and above all, solidarity with those who bear the brunt of most conflicts – notably women, children, the less abled, the elderly and Prisoners of Conscience.

 

Although Okpu-Egbe is aware that the process of artistic creation does not come nicely packaged for philosophical preferences and wishes, especially as an Afro-surrealist – Expressionist (who considers creativity to be both a mystical and metaphorical process,) he remains determined to unfold these themes during this exhibition. Okpu-Egbe aims to use the exhibition as a platform to implore other Afro-surrealists to “seek ye first the ‘woke’ realms of the objective part of their creative process, as experience has taught him; the ‘lit’ of artistic satisfaction, entertainment, and creative appreciation in the modern era shall be added unto you."

 

He further intends to explore notions of ‘White Supremacy’, torture, solitary confinement in prisons, as well as police brutality, with specific reference to circumstances surrounding the death of lesser publicised cases, like that of Gugsa Abraham. Okpu-Egbe also reflects on Francafrique, neo-colonialism, which he interprets as echoes of historical and current voices of victory, legacy and inspiration amidst social struggles that are often seen as herculean tasks to both perpetrators and those committed to continuous advocacy and activism for example in the light of ‘Black Lives Matter’ and the global social justice movement.

 

Sulger-Buel Gallery cordially invites you to attend the opening reception of Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal, the latest solo exhibition by Cameroonian artist Adjani Okpu-Egbe. The exhibition will be opened in the presence of the artist on Thursday 11 November 2019 at 18:30 and concludes on Thursday 26 December 2019.

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Works
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Fabricated Anthropology (Quadriptych), 2019
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Fabricated Anthropology (Quadriptych), 2019
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, African Asbestos (Quadriptych), 2019
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, African Asbestos (Quadriptych), 2019
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Syrian Civil War (Triptych), 2019
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Syrian Civil War (Triptych), 2019
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Takumbeng's Creed, Ambazonian Fortress ( Diptych), 2019
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Takumbeng's Creed, Ambazonian Fortress ( Diptych), 2019
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Sisiku AyukTabe, the Light, 2019
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Sisiku AyukTabe, the Light, 2019
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, The Death of Patriarchy, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, The Death of Patriarchy, 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, After the Proposal , 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, After the Proposal , 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe A French Soldier ‘s Trophy Head in Cameroo, 2019

    Adjani Okpu-Egbe

    A French Soldier ‘s Trophy Head in Cameroo, 2019

  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, The Coronation of Steve Biko, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, The Coronation of Steve Biko, 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Harriet Tubman, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Harriet Tubman, 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Beyonce's Realm, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, Beyonce's Realm, 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, An Uncle Tom with Flowers for Trump, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, An Uncle Tom with Flowers for Trump, 2018
  • Adjani Okpu-Egbe, My Friend Zacharie, 2018
    Adjani Okpu-Egbe, My Friend Zacharie, 2018
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Publications
  • 'Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal' Adjani Okpu-Egbe

    'Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal' Adjani Okpu-Egbe

    07 November - 26 December 2019 Read more
Press release

Sulger-Buel Gallery cordially invites you to attend the opening reception of Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal, the latest solo exhibition by Cameroonian Artist Adjani Opku-Egbe. The exhibition will be opened in the presence of the Artist on Thursday 7 November 2019 at 18:30 and concludes on Thursday 26 December 2019.

 

About the Exhibition:
Surpassing the Eternally Mysterious Afro-surreal

 

Overtly characterised by the subject matter and themes that Okpu-Egbe considers relevant to the times, this exhibition contains works whose thought provoking social commentary are deeply embedded in semi abstract Afro-surreal figurative expressions voicing an urgent need to boost parallel structures for: "resisting injustice, demanding accountability, documenting events and generating awareness.”

 

For this exhibition, Okpu-Egbe presents us with works that compel reflection and discussion to address issues regarding climate change, patriarchy, hate, racism, “occupation” and the struggles for independence in Ambazonia, West Papua and West Sahara. The Israel Palestinian conflict as well as the wars in Syria, the Central African Republic, and the genocide carried out on the Rohingyas in Myanmar by the regime. The artworks do not only intend to highlight “struggles”, they go further to act as a call to rally support and resistance, advocacy for justice and above all, solidarity with those who bear the brunt of most conflicts – notably women, children, the less abled, the elderly and Prisoners of Conscience.

 

Although Okpu-Egbe is aware that the process of artistic creation does not come nicely packaged for philosophical preferences and wishes, especially as an Afro-surrealist – Expressionist (who considers creativity to be both a mystical and metaphorical process,) he remains determined to unfold these themes during this exhibition. Okpu- Egbe aims to use the exhibition as a platform to implore other Afro-surrealists to “seek ye first the ‘woke’ realms of the objective part of their creative process, as experience has taught him; the ‘lit’ of artistic satisfaction, entertainment, and creative appreciation in the modern era shall be added unto you."

 

He further intends to explore notions of ‘White Supremacy’, torture, solitary confinement in prisons, as well as police brutality, with specific reference to circumstances surrounding the death of lesser publicised cases, like that of Gugsa Abraham. Okpu-Egbe also reflects on Francafrique, neo-colonialism, which he interprets as echoes of historical and current voices of victory, legacy and inspiration amidst social struggles that are often seen as herculean tasks to both perpetrators and those committed to continuous advocacy and activism for example in the light of ‘Black Lives Matter’ and the global social justice movement.

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Videos
  • Surpassing The Eternally Mysterious Afro-Surreal

    Surpassing The Eternally Mysterious Afro-Surreal

    Interview with Adjani Okpu-Egbe Read more

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