isee.art
"LNG DRV" is a piece that took me an extended period to complete, reflecting the uncertainty and meandering direction I experienced during its creation. Through this process, I captured the image of a grumpy middle-aged man, seemingly weary from a long drive, but also hinting at deeper frustrations. I depicted the man with a yellow face, green hair, and a purple neck, using a bold color palette to convey his complex emotions. His expression of irritation and fatigue suggests that his frustrations go beyond just the long drive! The prolonged and uncertain creation of "LNG DRV" mirrors the challenges and unpredictability that are often part of my artistic journey, much like the man’s own weary experience. This piece stands as a testament to the complexity of human emotions and the struggles that frequently accompany both life and the creative process.
Shyne Eghosa (b. 1975) is a Nigerian-born, self-taught artist whose work explores memory and identity through bold, textured compositions. Since beginning to paint in early 2023, he has developed a raw and expressive style rooted in Neo-Expressionism, Art Brut, and a Trans-Cultural approach where African heritage and European diasporic experience collide. Working primarily on wood panels with acrylics, oil sticks, pastels, and fabric, he draws inspiration from traditional African masks and crafts, as well as artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Klee, and Manolo Valdés. Many viewers relate his work to Basquiat, though his palette and forms also reflect the modernist spirit of Barcelona, where he currently lives. His choice of wood as a primary surface is rooted in childhood memories grounding his practice in personal history and an approach that embraces the raw, unrefined nature of the materials themselves. He is the founder of Unmaking Art Studio, a nonprofit space in Barcelona where a diverse group of emerging artists come together to share ideas, create, and exhibit. For him, “unmaking” is not about destruction, it’s about stripping away what no longer fits and giving shape to something more honest. As he puts it: “My art is a conversation between cultures, history, and my personal journey. Each piece is a step forward in discovering who I am.” Though new to the art scene, Shyne's work was selected for the juried Biennale di Chianciano 2024 in Tuscany, Italy. He has also exhibited in various group shows in Barcelona, and currently has work with Tobian Art Gallery in Florence, Italy.
"LNG DRV" is a piece that took me an extended period to complete, reflecting the uncertainty and meandering direction I experienced during its creation. Through this process, I captured the image of a grumpy middle-aged man, seemingly weary from a long drive, but also hinting at deeper frustrations. I depicted the man with a yellow face, green hair, and a purple neck, using a bold color palette to convey his complex emotions. His expression of irritation and fatigue suggests that his frustrations go beyond just the long drive! The prolonged and uncertain creation of "LNG DRV" mirrors the challenges and unpredictability that are often part of my artistic journey, much like the man’s own weary experience. This piece stands as a testament to the complexity of human emotions and the struggles that frequently accompany both life and the creative process.
Shyne Eghosa (b. 1975) is a Nigerian-born, self-taught artist whose work explores memory and identity through bold, textured compositions. Since beginning to paint in early 2023, he has developed a raw and expressive style rooted in Neo-Expressionism, Art Brut, and a Trans-Cultural approach where African heritage and European diasporic experience collide. Working primarily on wood panels with acrylics, oil sticks, pastels, and fabric, he draws inspiration from traditional African masks and crafts, as well as artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Klee, and Manolo Valdés. Many viewers relate his work to Basquiat, though his palette and forms also reflect the modernist spirit of Barcelona, where he currently lives. His choice of wood as a primary surface is rooted in childhood memories grounding his practice in personal history and an approach that embraces the raw, unrefined nature of the materials themselves. He is the founder of Unmaking Art Studio, a nonprofit space in Barcelona where a diverse group of emerging artists come together to share ideas, create, and exhibit. For him, “unmaking” is not about destruction, it’s about stripping away what no longer fits and giving shape to something more honest. As he puts it: “My art is a conversation between cultures, history, and my personal journey. Each piece is a step forward in discovering who I am.” Though new to the art scene, Shyne's work was selected for the juried Biennale di Chianciano 2024 in Tuscany, Italy. He has also exhibited in various group shows in Barcelona, and currently has work with Tobian Art Gallery in Florence, Italy.
