Chubuike Uzoma
From Desires Series, 2015.
About:
Chibuike Uzoma was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria in 1992. He studied art at the University of Benin with a major in painting. A social commentator, Uzoma has developed an active photography practice alongside his studio work as a painter.
Sitting on Top of the World.
His photographs engage contemporary African politics, speaking against the negative impact of colonialism and military dictatorship in Africa, as well as unemployment and religious and ethnic conflicts.
From the Phases Series, 2015.
Uzoma is a member of Photo Garage in Lagos and has participated in numerous group exhibitions. Uzoma has previously presented a solo exhibition in Benin. Uzoma lives and works in Lagos. (JG)
Deaf and Dumb Settlement versus Box Office