MOMENTS AND MOODS is a poignant visual journey into the inner landscapes of human experience as told through more than 21 artworks avross wood carvings, fibreglass heads, pastel and charcoal drawings of Ebong Ekwere. From sweeping curves to deep chisel marks, Ekwere brings to life the fleeting yet powerful emotions that define our existence.
Born in 1961 and trained at Yaba College of Technology, Ebong Ekwere stands as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished sculptors. This debut solo art exhibition by Ebong Ekwere revisits themes explored in earlier titles, serving as a powerful statement from him. It affirms that he remains firm and unshaken, with stories that carry the weight and resonance of true timber and calibre. His works stand with the strength of an artist who never departed—rooted in his humble beginnings yet enriched by time. Drawing from a deep understanding of human imperfections gained with age, Ekwere transforms these insights into captivating works of refined beauty. Together, they form a cohesive narrative of endurance, memory, and introspection.
Through male and female figures alike, Ekwere translates intangible feelings into tangible forms. A woman lost in sorrow, a confident masculine back, lovers in silent play, and the vulnerability of youth all converge to form a deeply emotive and reflective body of work.
MOMENTS AND MOODS is not just a sculptural or multimedia display; it is an emotional reckoning. It reminds us that even in silence, wood speaks, even in stillness, we feel. And through art, we connect—across time, across form, and across the depths of mood and memory.
