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As a friend describes it, it was like watching a tender moment.
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Mona Taha had what was perhaps one of my favourite pieces from ART X – Good Girl. However, not speaking enough French past the basic greetings and a few numbers took nothing away from my experience of what the piece had to say.
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This piece is perhaps enjoyed more if you have some grasp of French in your arsenal as most of the words are in French. It is an encapsulation of all things Black from Bili Bidjocka’s perspective. There is a representation of Black as all the colours, and none of the colours exile injustice fertility. In N.O.I.R, Bili Bidjocka provides a representation of what Black is to him. Patrick Joël Tatcheda Yonkeu, ‘Breathing New (diptych) ’ 2021 Conceptualised during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a timely piece to confront our realities. From the glowing streams of the tree branches to the abstract representation of the lungs in a colourful aesthetic, we simultaneously experience beauty and discomfort. You need to get it right to see the details and not be afraid to get closer. Seeing it in person in the wrong light doesn’t do it justice either. With Breathing New, Patrick Joël Tatcheda Yonkeu provides a jaw-dropping piece. Patrick Joël Tatcheda Yonkeu’s ‘Breathing New (diptych)’ and Bili Bidjocka’s ‘N.O.I.R #1’ are among the most arresting pieces at ART X Lagos. Kelani Abass, ‘Casing History, Unfolding Layers 8’ 2021 Don’t forget to pick up a card with mini versions of your favourite piece as a souvenir when you’re done. If you can, be sure to speak to Kelani Abass, whose perspectives on women’s presence and roles in history was insightful. Kelani Abass believes it is time for women to be recognised in more prominent positions in all spheres. Kelani Abass undoes the myth of women’s absence through time by spotlighting the presence of women in critical moments in our history. The personal touch of these archival pieces speaks to women’s roles in writing our histories in the public and private sphere. Through an underlying critique of consumerism and the fickle nature of material possessions, Kelani Abass takes us on a journey of archival sensoria. Due to the auditory experience and visual projection, it is located in a dark room behind a curtain. It is opposite the ART X Interactive booth. It’s All In My Head can be triggering for some viewers, so discretion is advised. Read also: Artisan Express launches App for finding artisans This powerful piece is uncomfortable and forces us to confront our reality and complicity in upholding violent religious systems and beliefs that lead to these cruel acts. Etinosa Yvonne draws our attention to the dangers of mass hysteria on naming people witches in Nigeria. It’s All In My Head is a research-based multimedia project that explores the coping mechanisms of survivors of terrorism and extreme instances of conflict and cruelty in Nigeria. Etinosa Yvonne is the 2019 Winner of the Access Bank ART X Prize.