Nigeria
Born in: 1980
Sculpture
Ibrahim Afegbua was born in 1980, he hails from Estako East, Edo state. He had his early education in Kaduna state. Ibrahim is a full time professional sculptor and a member of Society of Nigerian Artist (SNA), Lagos chapter. He specializes in metal (wire) sculpture and produces ring like and spiral shapes with wire in creating his works. His works are inspired from a powerful reflection of his deepest thoughts, hidden emotions and represent an artistic impression of the visual of everyday life. He has also participated in various art exhibitions and competitions in Nigeria and abroad, and won several awards.
Exhibitions and awards
Ibrahim Afebua's artworks have been shown in several independent and partnered exhibitions in Nigeria and across the world. He has won several competitions and received the following awards:
EXHIBITIONS
1. Affordable Art Auction, Arthouse Contemporary, Lagos, 2020.
2. Bridging the Cultural Divide, Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture, Lagos.
3. State Council for Arts and Culture and Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), 2019.
4. Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) October Rain 20th annual juried exhibition, 2018.
5. Nigerian Contemporary Artists’ exhibition, Espace Echola, Brussels, Belgium, 2018.
6. Nigerian Cultural week art exhibition, Paris, France, 2018.
7. Traces of time, Crown Art Gallery, Benin City, Edo State, 2018.
8. Affordable art auction, Arthouse Contemporary, Lagos, 2016.
9. Faces and Phases 4, juried exhibition, Terra Kulture, Lagos, 2016.
10. Life in my city arts festival (LIMCAF), Nigeria, 2017- 2012.
11. 3rd National visual art competition, National Gallery of Art, Abuja, 2010.
12. Aesthetic Bond art exhibition, Didi Museum, Lagos, 2007.
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
1. Spanish Embassy Art Competition, 2018.
2. Second runner up, Texas USA/Nigeria Crafts Competition, Telling African Stories, organized by Cultural Arts of Waco, 2017.
3. Overall Winner 2017. Life in my city arts festival (LIMCAF).
4. Best Entry, Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) Lagos Price, LIMCAF, 2016.
5. Best Entry, Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) Lagos Price, LIMCAF, 2014.
6. Certificate of Participation, Best 20 Artists in the grand finale, LIMCAF, 2012.
7. 3rd National visual art competition National Gallery of Arts, Abuja, 2010.