Nigeria: Sole to Soul – Adewuyi’s Retrospective Solo Exhibition On Human Endurance, Spiritual Journeying

On a first observation, works by renowned Nigerian sculptor Adewuyi Kehinde Ken, professionally known as Kenny Adewuyi seem like antiques, but they are actually contemporary pieces.

The unique form which characterises his works- small heads and big feet, was developed over three decades ago during his Master’s Degree program. It was powered by his strong foundation on anatomy.

Adewuyi actually wanted to work on live figures but, lack of funds to pay the models, shattered that dream. The failed…