Iwalewa Gallery

Ikechukwu Ezeigwe, 1988, Nigeria.

Ikechukwu Ezeigwe studied fine art at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He uses his art as a form of activism for credible governance as a result, his works are highly political. His ideas are derived mainly from election campaign posters, as well as politically orientated material. In March 2019, he won the �Next of Kin� art competition initiated by Thought...

Ikechukwu Ezeigwe studied fine art at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He uses his art as a form of activism for credible governance as a result, his works are highly political. His ideas are derived mainly from election campaign posters, as well as politically orientated material.
In March 2019, he won the �Next of Kin� art competition initiated by Thought Pyramid Art Centre. Ikechukwu Ezeigwe has participated in several group exhibitions and major art auctions across Nigeria. He is a full-time studio artist based in Lagos, Nigeria.

IKECHUKWU EZEIGWE's Artworks

Proper Beast, 2024

Ikechukwu Ezeigwe

Dressed to impress in crisp English attire, he sits composed yet beneath the polished fabric, a dog's head reminds us of something wilder. Proper Beast is a playful blend of instinct and sophistication, questioning how much of our nature we dress up and how much still shows through. It's charm with a bite, etiquette with edge a portrait of duality in plain sight.

The Gentleman's Instinct, 2023

Ikechukwu Ezeigwe

With a cap tilted just right and wine in hand, he sits like royalty part beast, part businessman. A dog's head meets a tailored suit in this surreal blend of instinct and elegance. The Gentleman's Instinct explores the curious harmony between animal nature and human sophistication. Is he refined or raw? Both and that's the charm.