Last year, the awardwinning artist and writer victor ehikhamenor opened a multimodal coworking space in lagos called angels and muse. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. Victor books has 17 books on goodreads with 21 ratings. Touching on politics, love, immigration, as well as other broad subjects, the book successfully weaves a satirical narrative around contemporary african experience. If the book you are holding is your first encounter with victor ehikhamenors writing, now you know that youve spent a lifetime missing out on proses gift to nigeria. Victor ehikhamenor is an artist, photographer, and writer born in the village of udomi uwessan, nigeria. Most of these beautifully strung together collection of creative nonfiction were first birthed on the pages of the lagosbased newspaper, next daily, next on sunday and between 2009 and 2011. Author of the week victor ehikhamenor literary everything. Spotlight wednesday victor ehikhamenor bellafricana. Ehikhamenor has held numerous solo art exhibitions across the world. With his red hair, green eyes, and pale skin, it seems hes been completely changed.
Ehikhamenors art and photographs have been used for editorials as well as cover art on books by authors such as chimamanda adichie, helon habila and chika unigwe. Victor ehikhamenor was born in udomiuwessan, a small village in edo state, nigeria. Victor ehikhamenor is a multi talented and an award winning nigerian writer, visual artist, and photographer. He writes, paints, creates sculpture, and designs book covers for bestselling authors. The real haha moments make up less than 30% of the. Ehikhamenor has been prolific in producing abstract, symbolic and politically motivated works. So, in a way, we can assume the idea of the blue is to introduce calmness to a city that is never calm. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Most of these beautifully strung together collection of creative nonfiction were first birthed on the pages of the lagosbased newspaper, next daily, next on. Rachel maizes, alfredo franco, ethel rohan, svetlana lavochkina, chika unigwe, and tim keane are just some of the great authors included in the collection.
Ehikhamenor has been prolific in producing abstract, symbolic and. Victor ehikhamenor was born in udomiuwessan, edo state, nigeria in 1970 and lives and works between lagos, nigeria and maryland, usa. It affords us the rare experience of living and working inside his art. The first solo exhibition by victor ehikhamenor at tyburn gallery, featuring installation. Books by victor books author of two feet for walking. The awardwinning visual artist was born in udomiuwessan, a small village in edo. I would like another volume of the book on current issues in nigeria. Ehikhamenor is a multifaceted artist whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and installation, as well as. Victor ehikhamenors latest work explores controversy. A couple of years ago i did a post showcasing a few of the african book covers, nigerian artist, photographer and writer victor ehikhamenor has designed over the years more than 25 book covers he stated during an interview in 20 as well as ehikhamenors book cover design process. Victor ehikhamenors solo exhibition entrancesexits. He has also worked in journalism, as creative director and columnist at next newspapers in lagos, as well as serving as ceo and editorinchief of the nigerian national newspaper the daily times.
He has had numerous exhibitions in nigeria, the united states, europe, and asia. Victor ehikhamenor is on a mission to recount his countrys history and the newer influences shaping its future. Located at 5, sumbo jibowu street, off awolowo road, ikoyi, it is a marvelous one, walls draped with murals, stained glass, and beautiful lighting, making for a stunning visual and immersive experience. The novel uses carpentiers distinctive mode of marvellous realism to. Victor ehikhamenor discusses his collection of satirical. I chose this book because every reference to it lauded it as the most hilarious experience ever and i needed some hilarity in my life. This is where you go to read honest fiction, real fiction, painful fiction, diverse fiction, risky fiction. I am positive too that next newspaper will be back. Join facebook to connect with victor ehikhamenor and others you may know.
The exhibition draws its title from a work of historical fiction by cuban novelist alejo carpentier, who suggested that man finds his greatness, his fullest measure, only in the kingdom of this world. Touching on politics, love, immigration, as well as other broad subjects, the book successfully weaves a satirical narrative. Victor ehighale ehikhamenor is a nigerian visual artist, writer, and photographer, once. He also holds an ms in technology management and mfa in creative writing. Well, since then ive noticed a few more covers he has designed, and because probably sick of hearing this at this point i love me some book covers, heres a. After hearing about victor ehikhamenors book, excuse me published by parresia publishers, for weeks, i wondered what all the rave was about.
Victor ehighale ehikhamenor is from edo state, nigeria. Victor ehikhamenor traces the influence of american culture in the appearance, mannerisms and aspirations of youths in his home village in nigeria. Victor ehikhamenor is a nigerian visual artist, photographer and writer. Furo wariboko, a young nigerian, awakes the morning before a job interview to find that hes been transformed into a white man. New international version bible scripture quotes, and more on. Victor ehikhamenor is an artist, photographer, and writer born in. He has a ba in english and literary studies from ambrose ali university, ekpoma, an msc. Awardwinning artist and writer victor ehikhamenor has always given us the gift of beautiful art. I bought both the kindle edition and hard copy as a gift. Ehikhamenor maintains a studio in lagos, nigeria and maryland, united states. After hearing about victor ehikhamenor s book, excuse me published by parresia publishers, for weeks, i wondered what all the rave was about. Victor ehikhamenor needs no elaborate introduction, for those who know the nigerian art scene. Victor ehikhamenor, hailed as one of africas most innovative contemporary artists, is a true polymath.
Victor ehikhamenor i am ogiso the king from heaven, 2017 about. Raised as a catholic, but engaged with the traditional rituals and ceremonies of his native region, ehikhamenors art reflects both these religious influences. Bbc world service in the studio, victor ehikhamenor. In this condition he plunges into the bustle of lagos to make his fortune. Victor also sees book covers as another canvas, a collaboration between text and visuals. Victor ehikhamenor the guardian nigeria news nigeria. He has a ba degree in english and literary studies from ambrose ali university. There is the matter of his family, his accent, his name. Victor ehikhamenor, daydream esoterica, rele gallery, may 19 jun 30 2019, installation view. In november 2016 he received a lannan literary award in fiction. He grew up in an art home with maternal grandfather.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. His poetry collection, sordid rituals, was published in 2002, while his latest effort, excuse me, was released in december 2012. Olushola ojikutu interviewed nigerian writer, journalist and artist victor ehikhamenor about his new book, excuse me. See all books authored by victor books, including how to raise christian kids in a non christian world, and the parables of jesus. Victor ehikhamenor is an award winning nigerian artist, photographer and writer. Ehikhamenor is also a published writer, not only of fiction but also of critical essays in various academic journals, magazines and newspapers including the new york times and washington post. Read an excerpt from zadie smiths swing time this fiction friday, dip into. His shortfiction piece madam and his drawings postcards from italy were part of. Narcissistic romanticism so plagues many pieces in this book, so when victor put it this way again in ever jolly valentine. Victor ehikhamenor is an artist, photographer, and writer born in the village of udomiuwessan, nigeria.
You can then imagine my joy when i stumbled on this book. Even more african book covers by victor ehikhamenor bookshy. Victor ehikhamenor is a nigerian writer, journalist, poet and visual artist. Ehikhamenor studied english and literature at ambrose alli university in nigeria and also received an msc in technology management from university of maryland. Ehikhamenor spoke about how he draws inspiration from growing up in a citylike village, saying that his penchant for satire is influenced by the cynical and satirical nature of villagers. Not having known the author from any of the columns he wrote from the now defunct next newspaper and not having read that many essay collections, i took all the hype surrounding the release of the book ass just noise.
Angels and muse artsy coworking space opens in lagos. Victor ehikhamenor in conversation with dr charles gore. Victor ehikhamenors latest work explores controversy through the lens of bini spirituality the nigerian artists latest is a direct response to last years venice biennale in which sacred yoruba. Excuse me is a collection of satirical nonfiction pieces that began as a weekly column of the same title, while he was creative director at.
Most of these beautifully strung together collection of creative nonfiction were first. Victor books books list of books by author victor books. This print anthology gathers some of the best fiction to appear in the magazine in the last twenty years. But his latest project, angels and muse, does something different. I would also advise that the book is made available in nigeria and that its given enough publicity in nigeria. Pius adesanmi, winner of the penguin prize for african writing, author naija no dey carry last ehikhamenor is a master of fluid, flowery, descriptive and vivid creative writing. Hes the artist behind over 30 amazing book covers, starting with chika unigwe, followed by favorites like chimamanda adiches purple hibisicus, then a long list including measuring time by.
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