Admin l Monday, December 21, 2020
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading digital bank, V bank, continues to contribute to the development of the art and entertainment in Nigeria, by partnering in events that celebrate outstanding artistry as a way of giving back to the public.
The month-long Ajorin Dance Metalphor is the first metal art-only exhibition to take place in the country and the bank has thrown its weight behind its organisers, Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Lagos, to celebrate Nigeria’s five most-remarkable metal artists.
In just 20 exquisite pieces, Adeola Balogun, Collins Abinoro, Dotun Popoola, Fidelis Odogwu and Steve Ekpensi present truly captivating metal spectacles that tell inspiring tales, raising questions around the malleability of metals and what can be created from them.
The 20 masterpieces were created from scraps, coins and alloy in incredible ways. Co-curator and branding consultant for Ajorin, Yusuf Durodola, says, “in this era of technology, we must all begin to realize the need to unite for better results. Only a deep-thinking creative mind can understand the processes we have scaled through on this journey. But teamwork has been the secret to this achievement.”
Not one to support only financially, V bank had an exclusive evening with art-loving friends and select customers to encourage the artists and thank the loyal customers.
According to the Managing Director of VFD Microfinance bank, Azubike Emodi, “we chose this occasion and environment to reflect and unwind because it’s been a challenging year for everyone and supporting one another is a good way to strengthen the community.” It was an evening of cocktails, networking and fine art.
The exhibition, Ajorin Dance Metaphor continues until the 20th while virtual viewing ends next year January.
