Matthew Eguavoen
| Matthew Eguavoen | |
|---|---|
 Matthew Eguavon, Artist.jpg Matthew in his studio | |
| Born | Matthew Imuetiyan Eguavoen March 28, 1988 Edo, Nigeria |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Portrait painting |
| 🌐 Website | Official website |
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Matthew Imuetiyan Eguavoen (born March 28, 1988)[1] is a Nigerian artist and portrait painter. He is known for his expressive figurative paintings, exploring themes of identity and gender.[1] Eguavoen's art has been reported to challenge narratives regarding African identity,[2] and the intersectionality of experiences within the Nigerian community.
Early life and education
Eguavoen was born on March 28, 1988, in Edo State.[1] He pursued his education at the University of Port Harcourt, majoring in civil engineering and structures.[3] After graduation in 2014, he decided to pursue his passion for painting professionally through self-study,[4][2] and experimenting with paints.
Career
Eguavoen started painting through self-learning and experimenting. In his works he addresses mental health and social pressure,[5] linked to Nigeria and Africa.[6] He started drawing at age 12 with no prior or former training, later in 2013 as an undergraduate. In October 2022, he underwent an art residency at PM/AM gallery in London.
Exhibitions
Eguavoen's artworks have been featured in group exhibitions[7]
Solo exhibitions
Group exhibitions
- Color Coded. BODE Gallery, Berlin, Germany[10]
- Voyage. Nothing At All art space, Hong Kong[11]
- Voices for Love. Prior Artspace Barcelona, Spain
- Smiling & Suffering Together. Out of Africa Gallery, Barcelona, Spain[12]
- 20(What Now?) PM/AM, London, England[13]
- It's Not Only a Portrait. Galería Badr El Jundi, Marbella, Málaga, Spain
- 40 under 40. WHATIFTHEWORLD X Krone, Tulbagh, South Africa[14]
- I No Be Gentleman (At All O). ADA Gallery, Accra, Ghana[15]
- Live In Color. Mitochondria Gallery, Texas, U.S.[16]
Collaboration
Matthew was amongst the four finalists in the 2022 ArtX prize, alongside Dafe Oboro, Tolulope Ami-Williams, Yetunde Olagbaju, Neec Nonso.[17]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rising Star Matthew Eguavoen using paintings as medium to draw attention to issues affecting Africa". Vanguard Nigeria. May 23, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet Nigerian Visual Artist Whose Works Address Social, Political Ills". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Matthew Eguavoen". AFIKARIS. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "How out-of-school girl inspired my painting - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ Artist Matthew Eguavoen addresses mental health and social pressure • FRANCE 24 English, retrieved 2023-06-25
- ↑ "Meet Nigerian visual artist whose works address social, political ills - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ↑ Adenle, Iyanuoluwa (2023-04-13). "Matthew Eguavoen is on Artsy's Radar this April". Art News Africa. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ ""Egbé Okpá", première exposition personnelle de Matthew Eguavoen en France, questionne le couple et la parentalité". Franceinfo (in français). 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "23 (Matthew Eguavoen) - Exhibition at PM/AM in London". ArtRabbit. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "Group Exhibition; Color Coded". www.ocula.com. 28 May 2023.
- ↑ "Voyage - Overview". Nothing At All Official. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "Smiling and Suffering by Matthew Eguavoen, Daniel Onguene at Out Of Africa Gallery - Artland". www.artland.com. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "20 (What Now?) at PM/AM". www.emergentmag.com. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "40 under 40 | KRONE X WHATIFTHEWORLD". OBJEKT South Africa. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "I NO BE GENTLEMAN (AT ALL O) group show with Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, Matthew Imuetiyan & Emmanuel Amoo", YouTube (video), retrieved 2023-06-25
- ↑ "Life In Color | Mitochondria Gallery". 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ Africa, Art for a Reason (2022-11-26). "Access ARTX Prize 2022/23 Dafe Oboro Belinda Kazeem-Kaminski". art4areason.com. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
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