Daniel Oruwhone
Daniel Oruwhone (b. 1996), a native of Delta state, lives and works in Lagos Nigeria. Earned a Diploma in Art and Design from The Polytechnic Ibadan. He had his one-year industrial attachment at the Universal Studios of Art, Iganmu Lagos. Tutored by renowned masters, where he underwent rigorous training in drawing and painting. Since then he has participated in workshops, virtual residency, group exhibition UK and US, solo exhibition Paris.
"In my artistic practice, I use the human form—particularly male nakedness—as a powerful vehicle to explore vulnerability, intimacy, identity, and memory. By stripping away the layers of everyday life, I reveal the raw beauty and contradictions of the body, using it as a metaphor for both the fragility and resilience of the human condition. My work invites viewers into a space of introspection and connection, encouraging empathy and deeper self-understanding.
Through oil paintings and drawings, I create immersive, thought-provoking environments that reflect on masculinity and the performative nature of identity. Influenced by Sartre and Heidegger, my series Baring The Self examines the tension between authenticity and performance, strength and vulnerability. By challenging traditional ideals of masculinity, I aim to open up conversations around imperfection, emotional truth, and the shared experiences that unite us."
