Following the second posthumous solo exhibition of Reuben Ugbine’s works at O’DA Gallery, we decided to spotlight the life and sculptural practice of Reuben Ugbine. With over two decades of carving and sculpting, the late contemporary sculptor Reuben Ugbine (1956–2021) explored the human body using wood, terracotta, and metal railings. He was as dexterous in his manifestation and translation of human experiences in his sculptures as he was a master
Many congrats to the Nigerian artists exhibiting locally and internationally in the coming weeks. On Reuben Ugbine, I was opportune to come across his works on day-one of the O’DA exhibition. He’s versatility even within the same medium like wood is as admirable as one can imagine, Iyanuoluwa. A great man was he
Many congrats to the Nigerian artists exhibiting locally and internationally in the coming weeks. On Reuben Ugbine, I was opportune to come across his works on day-one of the O’DA exhibition. He’s versatility even within the same medium like wood is as admirable as one can imagine, Iyanuoluwa. A great man was he