Emmanuel Chinenye Ifoegbuike
Emmanuel Chinenye Ifoegbuike is a Nigerian visual artist, art writer, and poet. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is currently pursuing a PhD in Art History.
Ifoegbuike’s practice explores the relationship between circles and cycles as recurring visual elements and metaphors through which he reflects on social, political, cultural, and economic realities. Working primarily with fabric, thread, and flexible wire, he constructs circular and spiral forms that are bound into relief sculptural compositions.
Ifoegbuike has participated in exhibitions in Nigeria and has undertaken a residency at Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2023). Recent exhibitions include +234 Art Fair, Lagos (2026); New Directions, Kó Art Space, Lagos (2024); Uplifting Spirit, Soto Gallery, Lagos (2024); Introspection, Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2023); and Songs for the Weaver Bird, a group exhibition held in honour of Christopher Okigbo, Lagos (2022). Earlier, he participated in Anya Fulu Ugo, a group exhibition honouring Obiora Udechukwu and El Anatsui at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2015).
He lives and works in Nsukka, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Chinenye Ifoegbuike is a Nigerian visual artist, art writer, and poet. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is currently pursuing a PhD in Art History.
Ifoegbuike’s practice explores the relationship between circles and cycles as recurring visual elements and metaphors through which he reflects on social, political, cultural, and economic realities. Working primarily with fabric, thread, and flexible wire, he constructs circular and spiral forms that are bound into relief sculptural compositions.
Ifoegbuike has participated in exhibitions in Nigeria and has undertaken a residency at Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2023). Recent exhibitions include +234 Art Fair, Lagos (2026); New Directions, Kó Art Space, Lagos (2024); Uplifting Spirit, Soto Gallery, Lagos (2024); Introspection, Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (2023); and Songs for the Weaver Bird, a group exhibition held in honour of Christopher Okigbo, Lagos (2022). Earlier, he participated in Anya Fulu Ugo, a group exhibition honouring Obiora Udechukwu and El Anatsui at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2015).
He lives and works in Nsukka, Nigeria.
