Place: Lagos
Born: 1971
Biography:
Donald Onuoha is a Nigerian contemporary painter born in 1971. He studied fine art at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu, graduating in 1999 with a distinction in painting. Known for his unique style derived from Cubism, he often makes use of a roller brush with oil or acrylic on canvas to convey his thoughts on beauty, femininity, and identity in a manner that is simple yet aesthetically masterful. His work has been exhibited extensively, including at the World Bank Art Exhibition, New York; Minaj Talent, Obosi; Talent of Palette, Lagos; Emerging Culture, Abuja; Donald and Ayoola, Signature Gallery, Lagos; Abstract Artistic Licence, Time and Places, City Mall, Lagos; and the Generational Statement, Abuja.