

Ofunne Azinge
For the ones who came before us, 2023
image transfer, Acrylic and pencil on wood
240 x 110 x 3 cm
94 1/2 x 43 1/4 x 1 1/8 in
94 1/2 x 43 1/4 x 1 1/8 in
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Ofunne Azinge (b. 1998 in Nigeria) is a painter based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Ofunne’s work primarily focuses on the history of post-colonialism in Nigeria and its effects on black...
Ofunne Azinge (b. 1998 in Nigeria) is a painter based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Ofunne’s work primarily focuses on the history of post-colonialism in Nigeria and its effects on black men across the diaspora and black masculinity in painting. Her work also draws from various aspects of her life including the socio-political effects of migration, nostalgia and the complexities of her upbringing. Her large-scale paintings combine the use of her unique image transfer method, figures painted in a mixture of black/blue/purple hues, compilations of symbols from various generations draw the attention of a wide range of audiences to experience her work. Her work was previously exhibited at the Royal Academy of
Arts, London.
Arts, London.
Exhibitions
Tales for a Stranger, Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, MARUANI MERCIER, 2023, Zaventem, BelgiumJoin our mailing list
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