Artist Name: Peter Eneji

Category: Painter

Date Of Birth: 25-09-1991

Experience: 3 to above

Qualification:Bachelor

About Artisan: Peter Eneji (born 1991) is a Nigerian artist known for his captivating paintings that depict the contemporary lifestyle in Nigeria. Growing up in a government residential area turned slum in Abuja, Peter's childhood experiences greatly influenced his artistic themes and philosophy. He developed a passion for representational art at a young age, which led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in painting from the Cross River University of Technology in Calabar. <br> <br>Throughout his creative journey, Peter received mentorship from renowned contemporary Nigerian artists such as Abiodun Olaku, Wallace Ejoh, and Joshua Nmesirionye. These mentors not only enhanced his artistic skills but also transformed his approach to creating art. <br> <br>Peter has achieved notable recognition for his work. He won the Painting category of the Afi Ekong visual arts competition in 2018 and was among the top 25 artists in the 2021 edition of the Life in My City Art Festival. His artworks have been showcased in various group exhibitions, including Becoming (2021), Terra Culture art gallery; Being Together Exhibition (2021), Vivid exclusive gallery, Novel Narratives (2021), Moriri Gallery, Decolonizing History (2023), Didi Museum. <br> <br>In his paintings, Peter interweaves painting and poetry to explore the dynamics of human emotions as they are shaped by their daily life experiences, struggles, fears, hopes, social stereotypes, and cultural beliefs. He also uses his art as a means to explore our human vulnerabilities, our differences and similarities, and for social activism. Using bold and expressive strokes, he predominantly works with acrylic and oil mediums, utilizing the human figure and facial expressions as tools of visual communication.

Mission Statement: To use my art as a tool for social reorientation, reawaken the conscience of an ailing human race, preach the gospel of love, life and hope.

Training: Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria

Skills: Drawing, Painting, Poetry

Certification: B.Tech Visual Arts and Technology

Email: peterkgd55@gmail.com

Phone: +2348175243482

Country: Nigeria

State: Abuja

City Name: Nyanya

Zip Code: 900103

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