The Arteur

Ezekiel Orie  is a self-taught visual artist based in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria whose practice is rooted in personal reflection and emotional observation. His journey in art has been one of self-discovery shaped by an instinctive connection to drawing as a space for clarity, rest and introspection. Working primarily in charcoal and graphite on paper, his passion is rooted in hyper-realism using meticulous detail and raw texture to capture the psychological presence of his subjects. "I specialize in drawing portraits and capturing the emotions behind my everyday life experiences. My work is driven by a deep desire to translate feelings, memories, and moments of reflection onto paper. Every piece I create is a journey of personal growth, resilience, and transformation. I primarily work with charcoal and graphite on paper, using their raw textures to express depth, vulnerability, and human connection."

 Myung Nam An creates a new world in her ceramics. The crispness and clarity in her work reflects a new approach to clay. Her eye series delights. "Originally I am from Seoul, South Korea. Ceramics has always been close to my heart and in 2005 I decided to study further at University in London. I graduated from  University of Art London in London, achieved BA in Ceramics in 2009. My work is the human being and their everyday life. I find ceramic to be the most suitable material to express my ideas. The characteristics and limitations of the materials are a fundamental issue for me and my process is one based on analysis and experience. I approach my work in both a formal and aesthetic way. That does not mean that emotionality and sensuality are set aside – on the contrary. These pieces evoke cool expression with sensitive undertones and there by join an abstract, new formalistic movement in contemporary art."