Isaac Emokpae, (b.1977)

Isaac Erhabor Emokpae (b. 1977) , is a multi-faceted Visual Artist whose approach to Art is based broadly on the principle of duality. He received a BA in Creative Arts at the University of Lagos (2005), studying under the guidance of Professor Abayomi Barber. During this time, Isaac honed his skills as a painter churning out works primarily in expressionism and surrealism art movements. Isaac remains very selective about his work and divides his time between painting and his photography projects. He worked for a while in fashion photography and journalistic photography, making an impact and inspiring a new generation of artists. ... Emokpae is the third son of Erhabor Emokpae, a notable Nigerian painter and sculptor popularly regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria. Much like his father, Emokpae strongly "combines his poetic depth with artistic flair". He is said to be inspired by the philosophies of Leibniz, Descartes, and Santayana. Isaac Emokpae has held several groups and solo exhibitions within and outside Nigeria.