So, eh, it has been a while. I finally visited somewhere I think is worth writing and sharing photos about on here. I’m not sure I can say this feel like a full circle moment for this blog. Maybe a semi circle. Finally visited the Caribbean. Although my stay was short. It was certainly worth it....
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I have some photos from a project I have been working on on display at Marley & Blue in Port Harcourt. Titled Black Hxir, I try to explore what it is like for a black man to live with cornrows and locs by going through different hairstyles. The self portraits show these hairstyles in black and...
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When I stepped into Gallery 7, the first thing I thought was“wow”. Now, I’m no art expert so I can’t tell you about the tones, textures, and compositions that filled the space. What I can tell you, however, is how art appeals to my sensibilities. Because I enjoy being around art so much, I have...
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I think one reason I tend to prefer travelling alone is the freedom that comes with being totally independent and being able to just go with the flow. You can make decisions on the fly without having to consult someone else, or feel like you’re being insensitive because you want to...
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A few days ago, I realized that I haven’t shared any photos here from the different cultural day events held at the Rivers State University that I have attended. I’ve been to the last three. It doesn’t look like any will be held this year for obvious reasons. During the event, different ethnic...
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Above: A crop of The Heartbeat by Charity Ide. Do you have any plans for the public holiday on the 1st of October? Regardless, you should add this art exhibition holding on that day if you’re in or around Port Harcourt. The Call of the Niger Delta Art Expo will feature twenty artists based in the...
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The first neos photography exhibition will be opening on the 14th of September. The opening event will be by 12 noon. The exhibition will run until the 21st of September (excluding Sunday). The gallery will be open each day from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. The neos page has more information on the...
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AM: Are you a self-taught artist or did you attend art school? Diseye: I attended art school. But like every other artist, after art school, you still seek knowledge. I did a lot of research. I had to go to different studios, learn from people, ask questions, read more, research and all that....
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The main issue I think this park has is how not easy it is to get to. This should be resolved soon with the road to Bonny currently under construction. In the meantime, there are three options for most people trying to get to Bonny. If you know somebody that knows somebody that knows a highly...
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I’ve only been to the Usuma Dam once and I don’t live in Abuja so take everything I say with a teaspoon of salt. Having said the above, I would skip seeing the Usuma Dam because I’m tired of begging Nigerians for access or permission to take photographs. If you want the views at the point where...
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Gurara falls is impressive. I think it’s important to get that out of the way first. I have Agbokim falls on a pretty high pedestal so even though I think Gurara is impressive, it can only have second place for now. The only Nigerian falls I think has the potential to surpass Agbokim in my mind is...
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This is the second interview in the not so new Artist in Focus series we started this year. We initially thought we would be able to do about two a month, instead this is the second this year. Turns out artists are very busy people, and we’ve been busy too. Don’t ask us what we did...
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