We are pleased to announce a solo exhibition with the incredibly talented Mayowa Nwadike! Join us on July 25 for the opening reception of What Is, What Was, What Could Be from 6-8pm at 52 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
This powerful exhibition, which has traveled from the Southampton African American Museum to our gallery in Brooklyn, encapsulates Mayowa’s personal journey as a Nigerian man navigating multiple geographies and cultural contexts.
Experience his reflections on inter-tribal and inter-racial interactions, spiritual influences, and the immigrant experience through visually compelling paintings. Mayowa’s work delves into the complexities of toxic masculinity and the challenges faced by immigrants, all while celebrating African stories and symbolism.

Mayowa Nwadike is a self-taught multi-disciplinary Nigerian artist and primarily a mixed media painter, utilizing acrylic and charcoal to create his sizable works. Focusing predominantly on realism with elements of abstraction, his works are descriptive, not narrative, driven by African stories and symbolism. His work delves into the complexities of toxic masculinity and highlights the challenges immigrants face. Although primarily a visual artist, Mayowa loves art in all forms, including poetry, photography, and his most recently found media - film. Mayowa pushes back on societal norms and gender roles, provoking viewers to consider their relationship to social issues. He hopes that through his works he can promote inclusivity and help men embrace their femininity.