SOTO GALLERY LAUNCHES WITH “CRACK”,
SOTO Gallery has announced the opening of its doors with an inaugural exhibition tagged “CRACK” A Call to ease, a willful observation reflecting on recent histories and an intersection of individual paths converging to collective outcomes ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2022. This launch signifies the end and beginning of iDesign Art into other forms. The gallery will act as a conduit to the further promotion of emerging and established African artists.
SOTO Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie, Ikoyi, Lagos
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The artist-oriented and community-centered space founded by Tola Akerele – an award winningInterior designer – aims to examine new and improved ways of converging design, art and installation. Tola Akerele founder SOTO Gallery commented: “We have created a relaxed and inclusive space that will allow us to establish and grow our iDESIGN Art platform. I am excited by the opportunity to nurture young artists and encourage art appreciation of the remarkable talent we have here in Nigeria”
Tola Akerele founder SOTO Gallery
This event will usher in a series of experiences at SOTO Gallery, where African art will be reflective of ideas from a renewed standpoint, enjoyed in many varied forms. SOTO seeks to explore new ways to engage artists in answer to age-old questions. This belief can be traced down to the word itself, SOTO, which connotes mindfulness, a key approach for appreciating art holistically. The opening show features eight exhibiting artists curated by Arin Olowoporoku a Curator, cultural producer and Creative Director.
CRACK refers to the first light of day, the crack of dawn. This exhibition expands on the idea of coming full circle, the end of a time that leads to the start of a new period. The artists are invited to investigate their immediate state of being and its resultant effect on the collective. As to what influenced the artist selection, the curator said, “We were looking out for artists who seek to inspire not only with technique, but by the themes they explore. We want to share original stories that bring profound impact to the viewer.”
The debut show will feature works by the following artists: Chief Muraina Oyelami, Victor Ekwu, Mary Funmilola Onidare, Bertha Onyinyechi Onyekachi, Sor Sen, Laju Sholola, Johnson Uwadimma and Uche Uzorka
SOTO Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie, Ikoyi, Lagos
CRACK is set to open officially on the 24th of September and end on the 11th of October, 2022. It will be held at SOTO Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie, Ikoyi, Lagos.