U.K. exhibit by Lagos artist Nengi Omuku
Nigerian artist exhibits in Hastings
Black News 
Hastings Contemporary is excited to announce the first major UK solo exhibition of new and recent works by Lagos-based artist Nengi Omuku, exploring her profound relationship with the natural world.
The Dance of People and the Natural World(7 October 2023 - 3 March 2024) will not only introduce Omuku’s work to a wider UK audience, but also seeks to broaden the exposure and awareness of the vibrant contemporary Nigerian art scene.
Displaying more than ten pieces, the show spans five of Hastings Contemporary’s eightgalleries, and includes works made between 2021 and 2023 that explore Omuku’s love of nature and the ways in which it provides her with a sense of safety and serenity.
Born in Warri, Nigeria, Omuku spent several years in London, studying at the Slade School of Fine Art. She has subsequently developed a distinctive style, which involves applying oil paint to gesso-prepared composite strips of the Nigerian fabric sanyan; a tightly-woven, hand-spun material that is an important aspect of Nigeria’s cultural history.
Article by Tracy Jones Edited by Alton Anderson
