["I will be there for you I 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 92 x 69 cm","I will be there for you II 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 66 x 66 cm","My beautiful years 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 91 x 66 cm","Times I miss you III 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 106 x 92 cm","Times I miss you IV 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 107 x 76 cm","Paschal Ugwu Paschal Ugwu (b. 1996) is a visual artist from Enugu state, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Ugwu's art is centered on his thought processes, personal experiences, and the broader human condition in present society. He primarily works with acrylic on textured canvas, and his works are recognizable by disjointed human images with emphasis on their exaggerated eyes and single ear. As a full-time studio artist, he has focused on exploring and expressing his personal views on the complexities of contemporary African life through his art. Paschal has participated in several exhibitions and publications, including ongoing group exhibition at Arnheim Collection 5, Ibadan, 2023, \\\"Run Through Walls,\\\" a duo exhibition organized by Art Roost Gallery, Nigeria in 2023, and \\\"The Mispredilection of Aboye: a marriage of literature and art\\\" under A Whitespace Creative Agency (AWCA), Lagos, Nigeria in 2022. In 2021, he participated in the Rele Art, Foundation boot camp under Rele Gallery, Nigeria, 2020: participant, \\\"In Time like This\\\", group exhibition, Orange Gallery, Calabar, Nigeria, 2020: participant, \u201cThe Manifesto I & II\\\", Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2018: participant, \\\"Dreams Alive 13, Marlima Basement, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2018: participant, \\\"Life in My City Art Festival\\\", Thought Pyramid, Abuja, 2017: Participant, \\\"Walls and Patterns Painting Workshop\\\" by Alliance Francais, Enugu State, and was also featured in the Shoutout Miami publication in Los Angeles in 2022. Paschal was also featured in the 2019 edition of VoyageHouston Magazine in New York, USA.","Correlative Existence 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 inches","Inquisitive Vistas\\\" 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36 inches","Witness of Clarity 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 39.5 \u00d7 39.5 inches","Whispers of Understanding\\\" Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 30 inches","Eyes of Empathy 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 39.5 x 39.5 inches","Paulina Osagiede (Gift) Osague Paulina Osagiede (Gift) Osague, is a fabric painter who possesses a unique talent that illuminates the soul through her remarkable artworks. A dynamic and determined fashion designer and painter, she stands out in the vibrant Nigerian art scene. Gift's artistic journey began at a tender age, back in Primary 4 when she \ufb01rst encountered the enchanting world of colored pencils, crayons, and drawings. Her creations are nothing short of sensational, exuding a profound message of artistic freedom. With a focus on satisfying and delighting the mind, her art \ufb02ows effortlessly with the spirit, evoking a sense of harmonious beauty. Fondly known as \\\"Gift\\\" among her friends, her name seems divinely inspired, re\ufb02ecting the abundant talent evident in her elegantly colored and distinctively stylish art subjects. As an artist, she fearlessly confronts the limitations imposed by societal expectations, challenging the conventional norms and breaking free from the patriarchal constraints that often shroud the Nigerian community. Through her art, Gift Osague not only expresses her creativity and passion but also serves as an empowering symbol for aspiring artists and individuals alike, encouraging them to chase their dreams unapologetically and embrace their true selves. With each stroke of her brush and every piece she creates, Gift continues to shine a light on the importance of artistic expression and the power of following one's heart, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who encounter her extraordinary works.","Chukwuka 2022, Fabrics on canvas, 24 x 24 inches","Never lose your joy I 2023, Fabrics on canvas, 48 x 48 inches","Never lose your joy II 2023, Fabrics on canvas, 60 x 48 inches","What\u2019s yours, it\u2019s yours 2023, Fabrics on canvas, 60 x 60 inches","The Conversation 2023, Fabrics on canvas, 24 x 24 inches","MRWADUUD Abdulwaduud is an artist from Lagos, Nigeria, known for his visually appealing and thought-provoking works that blend word art and semi-abstract elements. He started practicing his art post-secondary school, when his attention was drawn to the realism he can achieve with a ballpoint pen. As a muralist, painter, poet and creatives' advocate who uses his platform to inspire and support others in the creative community, his appetite to create borrows from a memory of the craftsmanship of his people (Yoruba People), who weave the Aso-Oke (a native material used for caps and attire) for hours to come up with beautiful and colorful patterns that are adorn in celebration of their culture or as reference to it. This memory deeply fed into his passion and keeps him grounded with a mindset that beautiful things take time to make. Marrying his technical pro\ufb01ciency to the rich depth of Yoruba proverbs, he captures feelings through re\ufb02ection. Reimagining his arts as love letters from his forefathers \u2013 a gentle reminder, motivation or warning from the past.","Love Letters Series II #3 \u00c8so \u00e8so ni \u00ecgb\u00edn \ufb01 \u0144gun igi 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 in (91 x 91 cm)","Love Letters Series II #4 \u00c0t\u00e9lew\u00f3 eni k\u00ec \u00ed tan'ni je 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 in (91 x 91 cm)","Love Letters Series I #5 Oasis of peace inside I 2023, Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 36 in (91 x 91 cm)","Love Letters Series I #6 Oasis of peace inside II 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 in (91 x 91 cm","Becoming 2023, Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 60 in (152 x 152 cm)","\u201cI grew into a hush-hush industry with no one actively giving directions to the upcoming and interested artists, so it became my purpose to share as I learned. Growing up, art isn't taken in high-esteem as a professional career, even till date, we are often thought to end up as roadside artists or poor, which made it necessary for me to bring the relevance, impact and necessity of how art and artist contribute to a greater society.\u201d - MrWaduud UNVEILING THE \\\"MR.\\\" BEHIND \\\"WADUUD'': AN INTERVIEW WITH MRWADUUD. By Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami With a passion for stirring the minds of creatives and a dedication to supporting young contemporary Nigerian artists, MrWaduud emerges as the creatives' creative and renowned publicist in the Nigerian Art Industry. As he prepares for his \ufb01rst group exhibition in Nigeria, we delve deep into the enigmatic persona that has amassed over 130,000 followers. This interview uncovers the \\\"Mr.\\\" Behind \\\"...Waduud\\\". This timeless read uncovers the man behind the name, as we sit down with the one who possesses the power to answer it all: Who is MrWaduud? Interview by Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: What are two misconceptions or false impressions you'd like to set straight about yourself? MrWaduud: No common misconceptions. \u201cI've always been interested in exhibiting with Thought Pyramid for when I'm ready, and coincidentally, I was working on this body of work when I was invited and I thought to myself 'the universe aligns in my favor.'\u201d -MrWaduud","Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: De\ufb01ne art in Mr. Waduud's way? MrWaduud: For me art is freedom, an escape and a voice of reason. Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: Could you explain the reasons behind your di\ufb00erent names? MrWaduud: There is not much di\ufb00erence in my names, Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: If the Undiscovered people \ufb01nd it di\ufb03cult to call me by my full name. Then I Group Art Exhibition by Thought Pyramid Art Centre is made it into a pseudonym that'll be shorter and more your \ufb01rst art exhibition in a Nigerian Gallery, why did it familiar (MrWaduud) and it stuck. People are quick to take so long to happen? Knowing the in\ufb02uence and call me Waduud but I do my best to correct my name. It connection you have acquired as a popular Nigerian is Abdulwaduud or MrWaduud. creative voice\u2026 Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: What are two aspects of MrWaduud: I'm a storyteller with my art and I love to be yourself that are currently invisible but you'd like to mentally present for the delivery of my stories, the make visible? body of works I'm currently showing with Thought Pyramid didn't just start this year but I'm currently MrWaduud: I am a poet with the pseudonym Dear physically and mentally present to see the series Korede, who writes on self-love, lost love and sensual through and tell the stories right. musings. I used to run a small but passionate mental health community for creatives and non-creatives alike Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: How did participating called Qing's Journal, where we gather twice a year to in your exhibition in Miami in\ufb02uence your work as an talk about our shared challenges and encourage artist? mental wellness. The community existed between 2019 to 2021 which was later closed because I decided MrWaduud: It reassured me of the not so little detail to actively advocate for mental health to reach more that the world has a shared experience of fading people through my body of work. culture, and the need to salvage every bit of our values that we can still hold onto, and that art transcends \u201cFor me art is freedom, an escape and a voice of reason.\u201d borders . - MrWaduud","Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: Share with us your Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: What signs from your experience growing up childhood indicated that you would become a sought- MrWaduud: Born and bred in Lagos, I was raised by a after authority in the art and creative industry in single mother with two siblings. Her work ethic and Nigeria? passion for her craft as a caterer, to provide for me and MrWaduud: In my teenage years, there was a comic my siblings taught me the heaviness of responsibility book shared at the Texaco \ufb01lling station called Supa at a very early stage. As the \ufb01rst grandchild in the Strikas. As a curious kid who loved stories and family, I was brie\ufb02y spoiled and actively disciplined to cartoons, I was drawn to how stories and drawings have a sense of direction and live purposefully. were merged and found myself replicating the \u201cAs for when you are hurting, that is your heart chanting drawings. If I can look back to any indication, it will be to you that your soul deserves a release. A release from those moments that all I looked forward to, month in, expecting your joy to come from others rather than month out, was the next issues of the comic book. yourself.\u201d Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: How do you manage to sustain your passion as an artist and ful\ufb01ll your mission - MrWaduud as a creative visionary? MrWaduud: Hunger. The necessity to thrive, to tell stories, and make impact. I grew into a hush-hush industry with no one actively giving directions to the upcoming and interested artists, so it became my purpose to share as I learned. Growing up, art isn't taken in high-esteem as a professional career, even till date, we are often thought to end up as roadside artists or poor, which made it necessary for me to bring the relevance, impact and necessity of how art and artist contribute to a greater society. Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: Given your busy schedule as a renowned art publicist and creative individual, what led you to accept the o\ufb00er to be featured in the Undiscovered Group Art Exhibition? MrWaduud: I've always been interested in exhibiting with Thought Pyramid for when I'm ready, and coincidentally, I was working on this body of work when I was invited and I thought to myself 'the universe aligns in my favor.' Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: Could you share some of the stories behind three of your favorite works from your \ufb01ve artworks on display? MrWaduud: 1. Becoming Becoming is a series of work woven around self awareness and mental wellness. We live in a society of people with heavy shoulders due to an undue level of responsibility or expectation. People thrown into a reality that doesn't comfort them due to external in\ufb02uences. This \ufb01rst piece in the series is an invitation to the sacred space to meet the self and \ufb01nd comfort.","There is something deep within every human being that Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: How do you de\ufb01ne deserves comfort, that seeks to feel heard and seen. freedom? This piece is a reminder that in all of your chaos, you are MrWaduud: Freedom is everything, it is the ability to not alone. You are seen, you are heard. make decisions without restrictions or coercion. 2. \u201cAtelewo eni kii taani je\u201d from the Love Letters Series II, Intellectual freedom, \ufb01nancial freedom and mental it's a proverb that literally translate to \\\"Your palm won't freedom, to live without undue control, that's deceive you\\\" but the wisdom it demonstrate in essence freedom, and art happens to be one of the things that is that \\\"Hardwork pays\\\" - in whatever you do, work hard can give you that. and smart, and it will always pay o\ufb00. Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami: Can you share a 3. \u201cOasis of peace inside\u201d is special to me. It's a piece stanza from one of your poems that re\ufb02ects your intended for a happy home. A home a child wouldn't current emotions? have to heal from. A home a man will always look MrWaduud: \u201cAs for when you are hurting, that is your forward to going back to. A home a wife will always feel heart chanting to you that your soul deserves a the most safe in because it is an 'oasis of peace inside'. release. A release from expecting your joy to come from others rather than yourself.\u201d","","OPENING HOURS TPAC Lagos: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm TPAC Abuja: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sundays (booking) IG: Thoughtpyramidabuja thoughtpyramidlagos_ Thoughtpyramidoghara_ Thoughtpyramidbenin_",""]
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