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Emmanuel Ugwu

Emmanuel Ugwu is a Lagos-based contemporary artist whose emotionally resonant figurative works explore themes of identity, healing, and transformation. Trained at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Emmanuel’s practice draws from Baroque drama, Renaissance precision, and modern expressionism. Working in oil and charcoal, his figurative compositions reveal a powerful dialogue between emotional honesty and technical command.

At the heart of Emmanuel’s work is a desire to connect — to self, to memory, to community. His figures, often steeped in stillness and emotional depth, invite viewers to pause and reflect on their own inner landscapes. Each piece is both deeply personal and universally accessible, bridging the quiet space between vulnerability and strength.

Emmanuel has exhibited in major group shows including Modhfest 2022, Nails in the Wall Gallery (Emerging), and the Artsplit x Nsukka Art School Exhibition. He was named a Top 100 finalist at LIMCAF 2023 and shortlisted for the prestigious Signature Art Prize 2024/2025 — affirming his growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s most promising young voices in contemporary African art

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In "Attached" by Emmanuel Ugwu, two shirtless men stand closely back to front, a ball between their necks. Rendered in soft realism with defined muscles and expressive hands, they are set against a deep reddish-purple background.Attached" by Emmanuel Ugwu is an oil painting showing two shirtless men—one facing away, one forward—with a large orange and white ball between their heads, symbolizing intimacy and connection against a dark backdrop.
Emmanuel Ugwu
Attached Sale price£1,200.00
A person with blurred facial features holds a single flower and is draped in cloth, depicted in Emmanuel Ugwu's "Trauma"—a grayscale, textured artwork blending contemporary realism with evocative trauma art.A grayscale image in contemporary realism from Emmanuel Ugwu’s "Trauma" shows a hand holding a daisy to the chest, wrapped in soft fabric revealing collarbone and shoulders.
Emmanuel Ugwu
Trauma Sale price£1,350.00