THURSDAY, July 16, the day Lagos fell under heavy rain and flood, and the roads wore hectic traffic as badge of dishonour, the artist, Sylvester Aguddah, provided a succour for a group of lucky guests and art patrons who were ensconced in his world of colours and lively drawings in the cosy comfort of the rather unusual exhibition venue, Radisson Blu in GRA, Ikeja Lagos, which over time has become his preferred venue for his artistic showcasing.
The exhibition, according to the curator, Ifeanyichukwu Oraemeka, is “about the works of Sylvester AGUDDAH which are unique and rich in colours and style.”
Aguddah, continues the curator, “has always had passion for the arts, and this is reflective in his realistic and abstract representations of art and is tinged with the influences from the several parts of Africa he has inhabited.”
“This exhibition evinces his prolific renditions and highlights a hobby – cycling which he says liberates him and has been an influence in his freedom to create art,” added Oraemeka.
The showcase, opening 9am to 9pm daily, will last till July 21.
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RAISED in Kano, the artist,who has however, lived in several parts of West Africa since age two, explores in his works, his “love for Africa, human- nature interactions, and life experiences”.
“Sylvester is a self-taught artist who has been practising for over thirty years. His art media include collage, mixed media, sketches, photo art and photography. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, and has 19 years of work experience outside the arts.
“In the past 30 years he has successfully had several art exhibitions across different countries. His media of art includes collage, mixed media, sketches, photo art and photography.
“In October 2016, he established Sylverscreen Integrated Concepts Limited (an arts gallery, bicycle shop and packaging company for tours). He has participated in over 50 art exhibitions, of which 48 were solo exhibitions.
“Collectors of his works spread across Africa, Europe, America and Asia.
Some of the exhibitions he has held over the years include;
i. Art exhibition with Law Digest, Africa at Oriental hotel, VI, Lagos (solo exhibition)
ii. Private collectors’ exhibition at Camp Gezo, Republique de Benin (solo exhibition)
iii. Private collectors’ exhibition, Lomé, Togo, 2010 (solo exhibition).
iv. Banana Island exhibition, 2017, (group exhibition)
v. Renaissance hotel, GRA, Ikeja, 2016 – 2017 (5 times) (solo exhibition)
vi. The Times exhibition 2020 (solo exhibition) at Freedom Park, Lagos.
vii. Radisson Blu Exhibitions 2018 – 2021
