With this work, my intention is to prove that, as far and distant as our home may seem, it’s still our home.
Johnson Eziefula depicts young Black figures with an effortlessly impermeable and poised aura, slowly revealing parts of their stories and identities within his paintings. The works tend to reflect his belief that individuals today are constantly––and often subconsciously––shaped and molded by cultural exchange on a global scale.
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Johnson EziefulaNever Apart, 2023acrylic and charcoal on canvasdiptych:
overall: 160 x 180 cm
63 x 70 in
each panel: 160 x 90 cm - 63 x 35 in -
Johnson EziefulaA Grey Dawn (Interlude), 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas92 x 77 cm
36 1/4 x 30 1/4 in
framed: 111,5 x 106 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaLast Shuttle Home, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas152.4 x 121.9 cm
60 x 48 in
framed: 156 x 125,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaA Sour Dialogue, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas152.4 x 121.9 cm
60 x 48 in
framed: 155 x 126 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaNo longer Invincible (Invisible), 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas152.4 x 121.9 cm
60 x 48 in
framed: 155,5 x 125 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaWhere the Light Is ?, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas137.5 x 121.5 cm
54 1/8 x 47 7/8 in
framed: 141 x 125,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaIn Search Of Answers, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvasTriptych:
Overall: 106.5 x 304.5cm
each panel: 106.5 x 101.5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaTake Me Back to the Past I Once Wished Away, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas122 x 107 cm
48 x 42 1/8 in
framed: 126 x 111 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaFate of a Helpless Man, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas114.5 x 91.5 cm
45 1/8 x 36 in
framed: 118,5 x 95,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaA Perfect Lie, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas114.5 x 91.5 cm
45 1/8 x 36 in
framed: 118,5 x 95,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaTomorrow I'll Wake from this Dream, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas152 x 121 cm
59 7/8 x 47 5/8 in
framed: 156 x 125 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaHiding from the Hurts, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas183 x 152 cm
72 x 59 7/8 in
framed: 187 x 155,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaAt Least I Still Have Yesterday, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas183 x 152 cm
72 x 59 7/8 in
framed: 187 x 156,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaStop This Train, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas176.5 x 123.5 cm
69 1/2 x 48 5/8 in
framed: 181 x 128 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaNever Knew This Was Paradise, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas183 x 152 cm
72 x 59 7/8 in
framed: 187 x 156,5 x 6,5 cm -
Johnson EziefulaMirror on the Wall, 2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas92 x 77 cm
36 1/4 x 30 1/4 in -
Johnson EziefulaOyinkansola, 2021-2022acrylic and charcoal on canvas102 x 86 cm
40 1/8 x 33 7/8 in
framed: 121,5 x 106 x 7 cm -
Johnson EziefulaWe smile too, sometimes II, 2021mixed media on canvas35.6 x 30.5 cm
14 x 12 in
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I find my major inspiration as an artist in a mix of my environment and its components. Environment in this case goes beyond my immediate physical environment. But as far as a totally different region or space, the world as of today has grown smaller and we’re much more interconnected than ever before.
Eziefula’s contemplative portraits interrogate the circumstances that cloud the beauty in his life. Engrossed in subject matters such as fate, faith, and love, these themes were instigated by the terminal illness of his brother, to whom this exhibition is dedicated. He embarks on a journey towards self-reflection, soul-searching, and introspection, characterized by a strong sense of nostalgia. As a self-described naturalist painter, he aims to capture the essence of the human condition, focusing on attributes such as identity, psyche, and cultural hybridity. His early influences include illustrations in works of canonical African literature, such as Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, and various anthologies of African poetry.
Johnson Eziefula (b. 1998) is a self-taught mixed media artist. His interest and love for art was evident since he was a child and over time he began practicing art professionally and publicly. Exploring the concept of westernization and cultural hybridization, Eziefula’s works combining charcoal, acrylic, pastel and fabric on paper and canvas, are loaded with context and history. Eziefula’s highly aesthetic jet-black subjects are placed at the intersection of clashing cultures, addressing themes of identity, human psychology, and history.
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Johnson Eziefula’s Enthralling Portraits Explore the Complexities of Cultural Exchange
Artsy 3.12.2021By Daria Harper for Artsy The 23-year-old Nigerian artist Johnson Eziefula depicts young Black figures with an effortlessly impermeable and poised aura, and slowly reveals...Read more -
Johnson Eziefula’s mixed-media artworks spark conversations on culture hybridity and identity
It's Nice That 15.7.2021The Nigerian artist talks us through his detailed portfolio – a mix of textured, juxtaposed and context-rich paintings Ayla Angelos for It's Nice That What...Read more
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Art Paris 2023
30.03 - 2.04.2023We look forward to welcoming you to our booth at Art Paris where we will present a selection of modern and contemporary works by Kwesi...Read more -
Art Brussels 2022
28.04 - 1.05.2022Founded in 1968, Art Brussels is one of the most renowned contemporary art fairs in Europe and a must-see in the international art calendar. This...Read more -
Art Antwerp 2021
16 - 19.12.2021OPENING DAY Thursday 16 December 2021 Preview | 10 am – 4 pm Vernissage | 4 pm – 8 pm PUBLIC DAYS Friday 17 December...Read more