Gerald Chukwuma is a Nigerian contemporary artist renowned for his intricate sculptures on wood panels. Based in Lagos, he graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2003. Chukwuma’s work merges traditional Igbo aesthetics with contemporary themes, utilizing techniques like burning, chiseling, and painting to create deeply textured, multi-layered pieces. His art incorporates Uli and Nsibidi symbols, linking him to the Nsukka art tradition while addressing personal and political narratives. By transforming found objects into intricate artworks, he explores themes of migration, identity, and environmental change, positioning himself at the forefront of Africa’s evolving artistic landscape.

Tiwani Contemporary Lagos opens its 2025 exhibition program with Emma Prempeh: Belonging In-Between, a deeply personal solo show exploring themes of memory, home, and identity. This series of paintings captures the emotional landscapes tied to Prempeh’s matrilineal history, particularly her mother, Carmen, and her grandmother. Central to the exhibition is Carmen’s return to St. Vincent after 40 years, an experience that allowed Prempeh to witness the transformation of familiar places through the lens of migration and time.