A Vernacular Homage to Architecture and Design | Affinity Art Gallery | Nigeria

Undiscovered Canvas collaborated with Affinity Art Galllery to bring the exhibition "A Vernacular Homage to Architecture and Design" to Lagos, Nigeria. Featuring sculptural and installation works by Nigerian artist Adams Anne alongside paintings by South African artist Lulama ‘Wolf’ Mlambo.

A Vernacular Homage to Architecture and Design highlights the importance of tradition, heritage, design and sustainability. The exhibition focuses on the social functions and information passed down through generations by African matriarchs, outside of a globalized modern commercial practice. The Anne Adams Lulama “Wolf” Mlambo artist’s take the viewers back in time when art existed out of the necessity of who people were, their lifestyles, culture, spiritualism, and when humanity was intertwined in a rhythmic dance with nature.Using vernacular techniques and textures Anne’s works incorporate structure, design, and authentic Nigerian symbols adapted from Nsibidi and Mbari art. The use of symmetry in her works is a harmonious display of interactions with balance and indigenous design. Her works are intimate, familiar, and a representation of abundance and harmony which tell stories about the origins and belonging of Africans.