Iwalewa Gallery

Evuarherhe Ufuoma, 1969, Nigeria.

Ufuoma Evuarherhe's artistic practice is characterized by experimentation and innovation. Working with a range of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and pastel, he has developed a distinctive style that blends figurative and abstract elements. With a particular focus on the female form, Ufuoma's art offers a unique perspective on contemporary African experiences. Over the past eight years, he has pushed the...

Ufuoma Evuarherhe's artistic practice is characterized by experimentation and innovation. Working with a range of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and pastel, he has developed a distinctive style that blends figurative and abstract elements. With a particular focus on the female form, Ufuoma's art offers a unique perspective on contemporary African experiences. Over the past eight years, he has pushed the boundaries of his practice, exploring new directions and styles that reflect his evolving artistic vision.

EVUARHERHE UFUOMA's Artworks

Sons Of The Saddle, 2025

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

Turbaned riders charge forward, proud and poised each horse an extension of strength, each man a figure of tradition and grace. Sons of the Saddle is a tribute to Northern heritage, where honour rides with rhythm, and movement carries memory. Dust rises beneath them, but their presence is grounded rooted in history, purpose, and pride.

Journey Of Grace, 2024

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

He walks with quiet pride, leading two adorned horses through sun and silence. Robes flowing, posture steady Journey of Grace captures the timeless rhythm of a Northern traveler. The horses, richly dressed, are not just companions but part of the man's story symbols of strength, beauty, and belonging. It is a portrait of movement rooted in tradition, where every step echoes with purpose.

The Value We Place, 2024

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

Layer upon layer, currencies from across nations blend-paper and polymer, colours and codes, histories and economies all stacked in a tangled harmony. The Value We Place questions what we chase, what we trade, and what we hold sacred. Beneath the symbols of wealth lies a quiet reminder: money is powerful, yes, but only because we agree it is. This piece invites the viewer to look deeper beyond the shine, into the shared story of human worth and want.

Voices Of The Skin, 2024

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

With hands moving in rhythm and hearts beating in sync, the drummers gather talking drums pressed close, speaking without words. Dressed in tradition, their presence commands attention, yet it's the music that leads. Voices of the Skin celebrates the rich heritage of Northern drumming, where every strike tells a story, and every silence holds meaning. It is rhythm, identity, and memory wrapped in sound.

Echoes From The North, 2024

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

Clothed in culture and rhythm, these Northern men stand proud each with a long, majestic flute, breathing life into ancient melodies. The painting hums with quiet strength and unity, as if the wind itself pauses to listen. Echoes from the North is more than a portrait, it's a moment of music, memory, and identity captured on canvas.

Eyo: Spirit Of The Streets, 2024

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

Bright, Bold, and Full of Movement Eyo: Spirit of the Streets captures the essence of Lagos' legendary white-clad masquerade dressed in vivid strokes and bursting with festive energy, this small painting brings the rhythm of the Eyo festival to life. It's not just colour on canvas it's a celebration of heritage, pageantry, and the pulse of a city that never sleeps.