Where Do We Go from Here?
by NEWS
From August 4 to 18, 2017, Omenka Gallery will present Where Do We Go from Here? an exhibition of recent paintings by leading contemporary artist, Ebenezer Akinola.
Born in 1968, Akinola is well known for his large-scale portraits. He graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Benin, Nigeria (1989). While at the university, Akinola was honoured with several awards including the Fasuyi Art Prize for Best Student (1989); Departmental Prize Best Student (1989); and a scholarship for Best Student in painting in 300 level (1988). He has participated in significant exhibitions in Nigeria, United States and Europe, as well as completed special commissions for numerous art institutions in Nigeria.
