Isaac Emokpae

Isaac Emokpae (born Isaac Iken Ismahil Ọláminíyì Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae on November 5, 1977) is a Nigerian visual artist, painter, and photographer. His work is defined by duality and is known for its expressionist and surrealist features.

Isaac Emokpae
Born
Isaac Iken Ismahil Ọláminíyì Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae

(1977-11-05)5 November 1977
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesIken Erhabor-Emokpae, Isaac Erhabor Emokpae, Iken Emokpae
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
OccupationPhotographer, Painter, Visual Artist
Home townBenin
Parent(s)Erhabor Emokpae

Biography and work

Emokpae has a BA in Creative Arts at the University of Lagos (2005), studying under the guidance of Professor Abayomi Barber but made his mark in the Nigerian creative scene first, most notably, as a photographer.[1][2][3] He workedfor a while in fashion photography and journalistic photography, making a significant mark in the field to have been once regarded as a "veteran".[4] His photographs have been used in Forbes magazine[5] among other places.

His paintings and visual art are peculiar in their focus on duality and their root the style of Abstract Expressionism. His work have been exhibited in Nigeria[6] and around the world.

Emokpae is the third son of Erhabor Emokpae, notable Nigerian painter and sculptor popularly regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria.[7][8][9] Like his father, Emokpae strongly "combines his poetic depth with artistic flair"[10]

He is said to be inspired by the philosophies of Leibniz, Descartes and Santayana.[2]

Selected exhibitions
  • Transparent - Rele Art Gallery, Onikan, Lagos. (2017)[11]
  • Strip - Rele Art Gallery, Onikan, Lagos (2015)[12]
  • Duality - The Wheat Baker, Ikoyi, Lagos (2014)[13][2]
  • Reconstruction in Reverse - Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2010).
  • Genesis (Solo exhibition), Terra Kulture, VI, Lagos (2005)
  • Signs of the Times, Didi Museum, Lagos – (2000), Salon Event, Bungalow, VI, Lagos (2004)
  • Abayomi Barber Honorary Exhibition (Group Exhibition) at Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria. (2002)
  • CCIC VI Artists (Group Exhibition) at Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria. (2000)
  • Exchange of Our Treasures (Group Exhibition) at UNESCO, Troyes, France. (1996/97)
  • Peace on Earth/Save our Earth (Group Exhibition) at Lions Group, Ilorin, Nigeria. (1990)

Awards
  • 2007 – Hasselblad Masters, Semi-Finalist.
  • 1996 – UNESCO Exchange Our Treasures Art Competition.[14]

References
  1. Africanartswithtaj (2014-05-03). "African Arts with Taj: How Duality strokes of Emokpae see two sides of nature". African Arts with Taj. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  2. Oyewole, Nurudeen (April 13, 2014). "Emokpae stages first solo exhibition in grand style". Daily Trust.
  3. Shuaib, Gidado (2017-04-20). "Stop dreaming of jobs that are not there, Artist advise youths' — Youths Digest". Youths Digest. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  4. "Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Ade Plumptre, Body Lawson & Isaac Emokpae – Click to see line-up on Rubbin' Minds today » YNaija". YNaija. 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  5. Eytan, Declan. "Nigeria's Leading Doll Brand is Coming to America". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  6. "2017 art year: The rundown continues". Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  7. "Nigeria: Iken Erhabor-Emokpae – A Chip Off the Block". This Day (Lagos). 2005-03-07. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  8. "Erhabor-Emokpae… A Quintessential Artist  : Nigerian Latest News Papers News Online". www.nigerianbestforum.com. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  9. "PressReader.com – Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  10. "Like father, like son – The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  11. "RELE OPENS TRANSPARENT BY ISAAC EMOKPAE – Olori Supergal". Olori Supergal. 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  12. "Review Of Strip In the Sunday Guardian". WanaWana. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  13. Enwonwu, Oliver. "Isaac Emokpae: Duality – Omenka Online". www.omenkaonline.com. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  14. Unigwe, Chidinma (2017-01-23). "5 Artists That Are Holding Africa's Art Industry To Sway And Should Be Looked Out For In 2017 [PHOTOS] » Thesheet.ng". Thesheet.ng. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
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