b. 1994, Nigeria Lives and works in London and Lagos, Nigeria Ekene Stanley Emecheta is a self-taught Nigerian figurative artist celebrated for his evocative, aura-focused paintings. With early roots in creative expression, his art eschews the surface of skin color—opting instead for layers of white paint over the bodies of his figures. This technique removes boundaries and prompts viewers to connect with the essence, energy, and presence of his subjects rather than their physical appearance. His work delves deeply into themes of identity, humanity, and inner luminosity. Emecheta’s solo exhibitions include Truthful Waters (Athens, 2021) and Green Era (Athens, 2023), and his paintings have been featured at significant art fairs such as Art Basel (Basel), Frieze (London and Los Angeles), The Armory Show (New York), and FIAC (Paris). His work has been acquired by prominent institutions including the X Museum (Beijing), the Xiao Museum (China), the Akzo Nobel Foundation (Netherlands), the Comma Foundation (Belgium), and the Up Next Art Museum (Puerto Rico). His art continues to spark cross-cultural resonance and provoke contemplative dialogue on shared human experience.