Studio Visit with Ugo Emebiriodo | CADENZA Exhibition

The Cadenza exhibition is an ideal starting point, building on the idea of improvisation as it alludes to the reappraising of art histories, in order to arrive at new and imagined territories. The exhibiting artists have thus delved into the lineages of painting, photography, sculpture and classical music, and have utilised their findings in building technical passages towards self-discovery. The exhibiting artists have all reorganised the canon of their disciplines, with the result of drawing history closer to them.

Ugochukwu Emebriodo is a photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of travel, from serene beachscapes to the enchanting hues of evening skies. Beyond the lens, he finds solace within the pages of a good book, the beauty of daydreaming, and the art of curating. With a professional background as a Junior Curator at the African Artists Foundation, he has honed his talent for bringing stories to life through visual art.

Emebiriodo's creative prowess has earned him recognition, including the Igby Prize for Photography and the Isiaka Aliagan Poetry Prize. His photography has been published in Guardian UK, Vice, NPR, Irin Journal and Monocle Magazine. He is a past winner of the Tecno Canon Competition and a 2023 Resident at Kobomoje AIR, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Date: 03- 30 September 2023
Venue: Affinity Art Gallery, Unit 2, 1-7 Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island