Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
The Ibadan Roots and Early Artistic Awakening Born in 1986 in Ibadan, Nigeria – a city renowned for its vibrant culture and rich artistic heritage – Akeem Muraina’s journey began amidst the echoes of Yoruba tradition. His early life was deeply intertwined with the rhythms of his community, fostering an innate appreciation for storytelling, symbolism, and the transformative power of art. Ibadan, a hub of creativity and intellectual
discourse, provided fertile ground for Muraina's artistic explorations, nurturing a sensitivity to both the beauty of the natural world and the complexities of human experience. Following his completion of a Higher National Diploma (HND) at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, he embarked on a path that would ultimately lead him to become one of Nigeria’s most distinctive sculptors. This foundational education instilled within hi…