Stephen Aifegha
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My name is Stephen Aifegha, and I was born in Lagos State, which is located in the western part of Nigeria. Lagos is often referred to as the "New York of Nigeria" due to its metropolitan structure and daily hustle and bustle. As an African, my artistic practice is heavily influenced by my identity and culture. Though I was born and raised in Nigeria, I prefer to identify myself more broadly as African rather than strictly as "Nigerian."
I am a professional visual and creative artist with expertise in both art and design. Specifically, I am a contemporary African painter who currently lives and works in the United States. I hold a bachelor's degree in art with a minor in visual communication.
Stephen's Statment
"As a contemporary African artist, my work explores historical, social, and cultural issues that affect Africa, such as Postcolonialism, cultural syncretism, culture clash, and pride. My art can be seen as a form of activism, addressing the problems and issues faced by the continent today. I draw inspiration from pre-colonial and post-colonial struggles that have caused tremendous distress for Africa.
I work primarily with mixed media, incorporating original African fabrics and newsprint in my pieces. The African fabrics help to represent my identity as an African, while also providing insights into the subject matter and narrative of my art. Meanwhile, I use newsprint to add texture and make social commentary. The combination of these materials creates a dynamic visual experience for the viewer."
ACHIEVEMENTS
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
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2017- ANNUAL undergraduate exhibition and scholarship competition
davis gallery department of art, idaho state university
Pocatello- Idaho
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2018- ANNUAL undergraduate exhibition and scholarship competition
john b. davis gallery department of art, idaho state university
Pocatello- Idaho
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2018- PAULETTE JORDAN ART EXHIBITION
GEM CENTER FOR THE ARTS-
BOISE- IDAHO
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2018- ART WALK-
POCATELLO- IDAHO
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2018- AFRICAN NIGHTS ARTS EXHIBITION- IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
SILENT AUCTION
Boise- Idaho
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2019- ANNUAL undergraduate exhibition and scholarship competition
davis gallery department of art, idaho state university
Pocatello- Idaho
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2019- AFRICAN NIGHT EXHIBITION
Pocatello-Idaho
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2019- NEW YEARS GALA EVE ART EXHIBITION
Stephens Performing Art Center, Idaho State University
Pocatello- Idaho
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2020- MARTIN luther king jr day EXHIBITION
Stephens Performing Art Center, Idaho State University
Pocatello- Idaho
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2020- BLACK history month ART EXHIBITION
Bengal Theatre
Pocatello- Idaho
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2020- ANNUAL undergraduate exhibition and scholarship competition
davis gallery department of art, idaho state university
Pocatello- Idaho
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2020- WEST valley online ART EXHIBITION
Virtual showcase
Pocatello- Idaho
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2020- THE galleries at ccbc exhibition
Virtual showcase- The Protest art exhibition
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2020- ENGAGE in the art, art exhibition
Virtual showcase
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2020- CONVERSATION: between the motherland and the diaspora
SOLO EXHIBITION
Idaho state university- Pocatello Idaho
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2020- MOMA weekly showcase online art exhibition
A virtual show featuring contemporary visual artist
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2020- THE other art fair, presented by saatchi art
Dallas art fair 2020- online art exhibition
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2021- annual art show, artist representation
Gallerie Sonia monti- Paris France
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2021- bfa thesis, undergraduate solo exhibition, john b.
davis gallery department of art, idaho state university
Pocatello- Idaho
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2021- local from global art exhibition, art source gallery
An exhibition of art from Boise’s variety of culture- Boise- Idaho
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2021- art and soul art exhibition/competition, wabi-sabi gallery
Art and soul of the magic valley art council- Twin falls- Idaho
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2022- artist in residence/exhibition, led boise
Global lounge, Surel’s place and led- boise- Idaho
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2022- guest artist- homecoming exhibition
Full moon gallery of fine-art and contemporary craft
Twin falls center of the arts
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2022- 12th annual art and soul of the magic valley art exhibition/competition
Art and soul of the magic valley art council- Twin falls- Idaho
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2022- local from global art exhibition, art source gallery
An exhibition of art from Boise’s variety of culture- Boise- Idaho
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2023- monthly art showcase- solo exhibition
Sunshine spice café & gallery- Boise- Idaho
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2023- black history month exhibition
Speak easy social- IDAHO BCA
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2023- refugee day showcase
World refugee day celebration
Downtown- boise
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2023- juneteenth exhibition
Hayes company boutique
Art shows- Hyde park
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2023- world village night exhibition
Global lounge- Host
Boise-Idaho
EDUCATION
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2021- bachelor of arts- BA, ARTS AND visual COMMUNICATION
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSTITY
POCATELLO- IDAHO
AWARDS
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2017- GALA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- idaho state university
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2018- GALA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- idaho state university
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2019- - idaho state university JOHN B. DAVIS GALLERY AWARD
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2019- - idaho state university ART A LA CARTE AWARD
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2020- WEST VALLEY ONLINE ART COMPETITION AWARD west valley art (wvac)
PUBLICATIONS
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2017- black rock and sage- idaho state university
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2018- black rock and sage- idaho state university
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2019- black rock and sage- idaho state university
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2020- black rock and sage- idaho state university
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2020- moma weekly showcase
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2021- obsessed with the art- contemporary african art
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2021- black rock and sage- idaho state university
ARTWORK PUBLISH-
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2022- third world africa- HAPPENING NEXT
ARTICLE PUBLISH-
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2022- ARTIST HAVEN- LED BOISE
ARTICLE PUBLISH-
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2022- ARTIST IN RESIDENCE- SURELS PLACE
ARTICLE PUBLISH-
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2022- black history month: cultural conversations at isu
ARTICLE PUBLISH-