London’s renowned October Gallery is playing host to a fresh and dynamic force in the international arts scene, with its latest exhibition, ‘Emergent Energies.’ Showcasing cutting-edge works from rising artists Theresa Weber, Matheus Marques Abu, Dafe Oboro, Gosette Lubondo, Eyasu Telayneh, and Zana Masombuka, ‘Emergent Energies’ is a thrilling fusion of photographic art, painting, and sculpture.
Theresa Weber entices audiences with multi-media installations that intertwine cultural, historical, and mythological references, exploring the intricate concept of identity. Matheus Marques Abu, meanwhile, infuses his canvas with intricate tales of ancestry, spirituality, and the African diaspora in Brazil, where the Atlantic Ocean becomes a source of collective memory.
Dafe Oboro’s work, crafted mainly through photography and film, challenges typical representations of Africa in mainstream media, offering a more nuanced portrayal of contemporary Nigerian life. In Gosette Lubondo’s hands, photography transcends the present, bringing past and heritage into sharp focus, while abandoned buildings become the canvas for her exploration of memory.
Eyasu Telayneh’s abstract paintings are visual echoes of his urban surroundings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, abounding in vibrant rhythms of local life. The work of Zana Masombuka, the ‘Ndebele Superhero,’ showcases a fresh perspective of African history, with a keen focus on the dynamics of power and inequity.
The ‘Emergent Energies’ show is a celebration of the fresh, the innovative, and the transformational in the global arts sphere. Come in, dive into the world these young artists are creating, and feel the pulsing vigor of their distinctive voices.
Don’t miss a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the minds of the artists. Join Theresa Weber and Matheus Marques Abu as they engage in a riveting conversation with Curator Eleri Fanshawe. The Gallery Talk will take place on Saturday, 1st June 2024, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Entry is free.
O oceano oferece um reflexo mais íntimo de quem somos do que qualquer espelho (The ocean offers a more intimate reflection of who we are than any mirror), 2024.
Acrylic on canvas, 150 x 150 cm.
© Matheus Marques Abu.
Courtesy the Artist and October Gallery, London.
Photo © Matheus Marques Abu.