ARTISTS 2014 | EXHIBITION JELILI ATIKU Born 1968 in Ejigbo, Lagos, Nigeria; lives and works in Lagos. A Nigerian multimedia artist, Jelili Atiku refers to himself as a human rights artist, advocating in his work social, economic, and political human rights and the establishment of an egalitarian society. Atiku has put his art at service of the prevailing concerns of our times; especially the issues that threaten our collective existence and the sustenance of our universe. His art is for Atiku a medium for protest, to raise awareness and to bring about change. Atiku always looks to connect with real people and shared experiences, such as the war and reign of the military government. Atiku is actively involved in numerous public service organizations and is the founder of Advocate for Human Rights Through Arts and AFiRIperFOMA Biennial. The VENICE INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE ART WEEK shows the short documentary film Lagos in Red (2013) by Danish filmmakers Lotte Løvholm, Nanna Nielsen and Karen Andersen produced with support from Danida. It documents one of Atikus performances in the Lagos neighbourhood of Ejigbo. Atiku brings to life a discussion of violence, crisis, national consciousness and humanity in the streets of Lagos. jeliliatiku.webs intheredperformance.webs Courtesy of the Artist.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 08:45:02 +0000
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