Nigeria/Togo
Born in: 1973
Painting
Agbezin Bamidele George was born on July 27, 1973 to Togolese and Nigerian parents in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a contemporary artist who obtained a Higher National Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, majoring in Painting from the prestigious Institute of Management and Technology, he graduated from in 2000. Agbezin’s professional studio practice spans two decades with numerous commissions and exhibitions.
Agbezin's works consist of vibrant shades, strong architectural elements and a sense of rugged urbanity through the design and colour combination of each piece, Agbezin aims to express a wide range of emotions using limited means. His works address the everyday life, they are resolutely stylized, maintaining a curious balance between the gestural energies. With his latest study of quilt art, he now manipulates the relationship between colors, patterns, designs, and forms on rigorously textured canvases.
Exhibitions and other Achivements
Agbezin Bamidele George is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Art Clique, Fortnight En Plein group of Artists and Art Zero. He has also been mentioned in the books 101 Nigerian Artist, Celebrating of Nigerian Modern Art and Nigerian Roots/African Contemporary Artists. His artworks have been shown in several exhibitions in Nigeria and abroad, including the following ones:
1.Treads of infinity, Alexis Gallery, Lagos, 2020.
2. African Touch 2, Negrellis Gallery, Lome, Togo.
3. Miniature Art fair, Ogirikan, Lagos, 2018.
4. African Art, Trade Expo, Switzerland, 2017.
5. Consumption, Private Gallery, Ikeja, Lagos, 2017.
6. Oreze, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, 2017.
7. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar, Crossriver State, 2017.
8. Oreze, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, 2016.
9. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar, Crossriver State, 2016.
10. African Art, Trade Expo, Switzerland, 2016.
11. Oreze, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, 2015.
12. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar, Crossriver State, 2015.
13. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar, Crossriver State, 2014.
14. Oreze,Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, 2014.
15. Colours Of Hope, Civic Centre, Lagos, 2014.
16. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar, Crossriver State, 2013.
17. Fire Brand, Nimbus Gallery, Lagos, 2012.
18. Kolorz Kanival, Calabar - Crossriver State, 2012.
19. The Golden Euphoria,Alausa, Lagos, 2011.
20. Miniature Art Fair, Terra Kulture, Lagos, 2011.
21. Moments in time, Nike Gallery, Lagos, 2010.
22. Art on the Mainland, National Gallery of Art, Lagos, 2008.
23. Art on the Mainland, National Gallery of Art, Lagos, 2007.
24. Art on the Mainland, National Gallery of Art, Lagos, 2006.
25. October Rain, National Museum, Lagos, 2005.
26. Overcoming Maps, Nigeria, Togo Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, 2004.
27. African Heritage, The PACA Biennale, Pendulum Gallery, Lagos, 2002.
28. Visual Orchestral, Pendulum Gallery, Lagos, 2002.
29. The blossoming Flower 2, Alliance Francaise, Enugu, 2001.
30. The blossoming flowers, National Museum and Monuments, Enugu, 2000.
31. African Heritage, National Gallery of Art Lagos, 2000.