By Chinezim Moghalu “It is a visual information about the struggles to survive, missions of making marks and the eventual probable failure and success of the foreigners abroad.” - Monsur Awotunde, ( Nihin Lohun Catalogue 2017) August 13-17, 2017, witnessed “ Nihin Lohun (Here and There)”, a solo art exhibition by Awotunde Monsur, at Rele Art Gallery, 5 Military street, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria. The exhibition was a sojourner’s narrative which ushered manifestations of the artist’s lived experiences within a decade of shared occupancy between his native Nigeria and United Kingdom. A visual essay and compendium about the fleetingly sheer, ambiguous and arbitrary happenings encountered upon his immigration- and reflection of the eclectic and complex moments within “there” and “here”. The four day event afforded one an encounter with subtle, yet forcefully compelling paintings that highlighted the artist’s commentary. Within the context of the exhibition, Awotunde presen
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