#SIC5: V in Focus - small & Iconic 5th edition, September 2023.

miniature art exhibition

Featuring: Lambert Shumbusho Abrifor Silas Justine Gaga O'dare Adenuga Thabiso Dakamela

small & Iconic miniature art exhibition Curated by Patrons Modern & Contemporary African Art - Patrons MCAA .

Starting September 30th - October 15th, 2023 11am - 8pm daily Venue: The Art Hotel Lagos Plot 13A, Block III, Yesufu Abiodun Oniru, Victoria Island.

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small & Iconic small & Iconic is a series of miniature art exhibitions intended to boggle the mind and spark memorable and inspiring conversations through bite-sized artworks. It is also an opportunity for the African art collecting community to get together and rub minds over several evenings of contemporary African art.

The name small & Iconic (SIC) is quite tting as it buttresses the nature of the artworks; they may be small in size, but certainly not small in importance nor value. The artworks displayed will always be iconic, representing various styles, techniques, and subject matter of the exhibiting artists, thus ensuring that they are collectibles of signicant value. small & Iconic miniature art series are powered and curated by Patrons Modern & Contemporary African Art Limited; “Patrons MCAA” or “Patrons”.

About Patrons MCAA Think African art, think Patrons MCAA. From buying to valuing to safekeeping to restorations, Patrons will handle it all. Patrons is a full-suite art advisory and dealership rm that helps private and corporate art collectors with diversifying their wealth management through art collection, appraisal, packaging & transportation, storage, insurance, maintenance and restoration.

For general inquiries, appraisals, auctions, private art sales and collections, send an email to art@patronsmcaa.com.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As Africa’s leading art advisory and dealership rm, Patrons Modern & Contemporary African Art (“Patrons MCAA” or “Patrons”) concerns itself greatly with the furtherance of contemporary African art globally through distinguished projects curated wholly by self and in support through partnerships. small & Iconic (SIC) is one of such owned art projects Patrons uses to progress art forms that are uncommon, in an advent to push African art as a viable, tried and trusted, and high rewards investible vehicle to achieve more reach. This blueprint provides a pathway for art enthusiasts to get into this enclosed industry, and helps diversify the portfolio of seasoned collectors. These efforts push and deepen the global market size of African art which results in more opportunities in the arts for African artists, collectors, curators, critics, dealers, gallerists, journalists, and so on, on the African continent and in its diaspora.

This edition would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

We are grateful to Witda International Limited, a clean energy company, for sponsoring the 5th edition of small & Iconic. We appreciate your support for the arts and for making this event a huge success. Your sponsorship is also a vote of condence in our mission to use art to promote sustainability. We believe that art can be a powerful tool for change, and we are grateful for your help in making this happen.

We acknowledge the support of Crivel, a renowned luxury watchmaker, in this edition of small & Iconic.

Your exquisite luxury watches perfectly complement the sophistication and elegance of the art on display, and we are grateful for your partnership in making this event a success.

We wish to thank our venue partner; The Art Hotel Lagos for collaborating through to this 5th edition of the small & Iconic (SIC) miniature art exhibition. It further strengthens that our collaborative efforts as organisations are well aligned. The ambience and dignity of your hotel complement the calibre of this event and our guests. We thank you for your partnership.

To our wonderful curation team at Patrons; Amaka, Demotek, Ebose, Harrison, Meme, Kazeem, Keturah, Racheal, Peter, Raymond, Samuel, and Victor, thank you for your dedication. Your drive and deep sense of ownership are greatly appreciated.

And nally, to our growing global community of miniature art collectors who acquire and visit our events, without your patronage, attendance, and kind feedback, we would not be encouraged to do more of these.

We hope that you enjoy this catalogue and the exhibition

CURATORIAL STATEMENT The curating of this 5th edition of SIC—-small & Iconic-—was equal parts exciting and stretching for me as its curator, and for the artists as participants. Creating small size art is more tasking than it seems. From start to nish, I recall how difcult it was to keep artists at bay in not exceeding the recommended sizes, to still keep the art in display, miniature. This creation and curation process unlocks a new level of mutual respect and deepened my connection with the artists, and the artists with their craft.

5 editions in, it is surreal to see what each artist will bring to life. I still get excited like it is the rst edition.

5 editions in and every single participating artist would chatter on how they’ve never been this challenged in their careers, how this is by far one of the most stretching experiences they have encountered.

This unique experience shared by all participating artists is what we are building here at small & Iconic; an exclusive journey to self rediscovery that cannot easily be replicated anywhere else.

Art is a great medium for storytelling. Not only should the stories of what inspired the art be televised, but also the growth experience of the artist in creating the art. The latter certainly increases the value of the art on display.

The theme of this edition—-V in Focus—-infuses this moment in time, the connection with the artists, the message they tell through their art, their individual stories yet untold, the number of works on display, and their cultural experiences and background that makes them unique.

This exhibition is dedicated to the featured artists whose works are in focus. I am honoured to showcase your talent and creativity and share them with the world: 1. Lambert Shumbusho 2. Abrifor Silas 3. Justine Gaga 4. O’dare Adenuga 5. Thabiso Dakamela.

This catalogue chronicles the miniature pieces specically developed and curated for this exhibition.

As you ip through the pages of this catalogue, I hope you can join me in this captivating journey to self discovery, human nature, how man reconnects with self, with each other, and with nature.

The curation team and I worked tirelessly with the featured artists to bring you a glorious 5th experience. I hope that you enjoy this catalogue and the exhibition.

LAMBERT SHUMBUSHO

“As an artist, I am universal. My work is universal because I am using resources that are kindly appreciated all over the world. Some people may think that I drive around looking for wood in bushes and streams of water.

That is true, but I like to think that the wood is looking for me, waiting to be discovered and worked on. Even after collecting wood, I don't get to work on it until the wood invites me to, sometimes this takes up to 5 years.”

- Lambert Shumbusho

L

ambert Shumbusho has an interesting genealogy. Born in France to Rwandese parents, he has lived in Nigeria for several decades. A Harvard-trained Petroleum Lawyer, he is an advocate for self-education which has enabled him to build his expertise as an artist.

For Lambert, nding wood is like nding a rare gem of high value and turning it into beautiful, artistic, and functional art. His typical choice of wood is ancient wood such as Iroko. The rst time he worked with wood was a little over 20 years ago when he created a tiny stool for his son. That was a transformative experience that set his trajectory as an artist because he was awakened to the versatility and possibilities of wood as a medium.

When the wood calls, Lambert answers. After gathering the wood, he sometimes goes for years without touching it, and at other times, he may start working on a piece, and abandon it just to return to it a few weeks, months, or even years later. He lets the wood decide and leads him to what to create. He does not see challenges in working in his medium. He strongly believes he is his own challenge and that drives him.

He produces all his works locally in Lagos, Nigeria.

An unplanned collaboration between the artist and his muse. Inspired by and named after the curator of small & Iconic, the artist mused over the curator, taking into account her mannerisms and composure, her somewhat distant look and observatory nature, right from her rst studio visit.

The artist explored capturing his muse’s essence in a bench that is elegant, sturdy, timeless, and African like aged iron wood.

Keturah Bench 300+ years aged Iron wood 19" x 54" x 15" 2023 For display only

Quirky, fun, and cliche expressions, the artist demonstrates playfulness in these corner stools.

In this body of work, the artist takes cues from a lady’s pose, bending metals into shapes and forms, coloured differently to signify emotions, express thoughts, depict time and seasons.

Lady Poses 300+ years aged Iron wood, iron 20.4" x 12" x 13" 2023 N789,000.00 / $1,024.35 ea.

Of French origin meaning Woman, the artist models this art after the nature of a woman taking into consideration the softness and smoothness of her skin, the subtle curves, the unassuming nature of hers, yet using aged wood to subtly represent her strength and relentlessness.

La femme is a companion piece for living rooms, study areas, foyers, reception settings, and ofces. Its oddly shaped opening can serve as a magazine stand, home to coffee books, magazines, and other editorials to keep guests in-wait engaged.

La femme 300+ years aged Iron wood 19" x 14" x 17" 2023 N875,000.00 / $1,136

Kumwe in Kinyarwanda means Together.

A friendship chair for intimate conversations to be shared between two friends or spouses.

KUMWE (Together) 300+ years aged Iron wood 26" x 45" x 23.5" 2023

More than a chair, this artistic representation is warm and inviting, seeking connection, signally uniformity.

The bench can also be seen as a metaphor for life. The smooth lines and curves of the wood represent the journey of life, the tanned tones create a sense of warmth and comfort, the dark colour represents the challenges that we face along the way, and the dark sturdy wooden legs reveal the depth of our experiences.

The bench is a reminder of the simple things in life, and the importance to relax and enjoy the moment. It also reminds us that we can overcome any obstacles if we are willing to persevere.

N1,350,000.00 / $1,756.23

Joko in Yoruba means sit down.

This wooden pair is preferably collected and displayed together for what it signies. The light tanned wooden seat pairs effortlessly with the aged backrest made from a fallen wooden branch.

The simplicity of this piece is part of its power. Its backrest is intentionally kept in its original form, rendered in such a way that it becomes a thing of beauty.

The sight of this chair makes you want to sit down with a friend to break kola nuts and talk about the weather or what’s news; a canvas to build moments and recollect memories shared between two oriental hearts.

Joko I & II 300+ years aged Iron wood 32" x 26.5" x 17.5" 2023 N989,000.00 / $1,286.60 ea.

A foreplay of time and nature.

Interception tells a story of the artist’s attempt to intercept the ageing process of sunken wood aged over 300 years.

The artist deliberately preserves the original character of the wood; the ne lines, the contours and curves, red up to reveal intricate details as art, suitable as a side table or miniature coffee table.

Interception 300+ years aged Iron wood 30" x 20" x 19" 2023 N1,097,000.00 / $1,427.10

SILAS ABRIFOR

“In my paintings, I try to portray selfawakening, political consciousness and spiritual wellness; and their e ect on our society” - Silas Abrifor

S

ilas Abrifor is a Nigerian-born painter and multi-media artist with an exciting and imaginative voice in the genres of painting and digital art. He uses his art as a medium to depict his understanding of life and world problems. His works seek to awaken the subconscious mind and also to inuence minds to think positively and beyond what we are being taught.

He graduated with accolades for his work and ideas from Delta State University with a bachelor's degree in art, where he majored in painting. When starting, Silas experimented with various mediums in the ne and visual arts, including non-traditional disciplines like graphic art, novels, and comic book drawings.

This area of interest honed his drawing skills and enhanced the artist's style across genres.

Gregarious and lively in temperament and style, Silas's deeply expressive and signature style as a painter also derives from his love of humanity, studying human interaction, dreaming in colour which lends a strong visual and emotional texture to his work, and one that is also personal.

The artist also enjoys using mixed media forms and bold, graphic patterns in his work which he creates when he combines charcoal, acrylics, pastels, acrylic markers and other materials. All of these materials are enhanced and further inspired by what is available in his environment which he uses to further express himself.

He has participated in a few group shows including the Universal Studio of Arts, Delta State University departmental exhibitions, Two Brothers and One Lumbo, The Universe according to Silas Abrifor and Fresh Paint in the black-open studio with contemporary painters of colour, Madlozi art gallery.

All in my thoughts portray a young man exuding hope and strength, it delves into the beauty of the human mind in complex situations.

Within the darkness of challenging times, this painting symbolises the individual as a guiding light. It offers a sense of optimism and resilience.

All in my thoughts Acrylic on canvas 30” x 24” 2023 N543,000.00 / $707.10

Johnny Journey is a painting that captures the essence of life's unpredictable journey. It serves as a visual metaphor for the unexpected challenges and obstacles one encounters along the path of life. Despite the hardships depicted, the painting carries a message of resilience and determination, encouraging the viewer to persevere even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It conveys the idea that, in the midst of adversity, there is always hope and the potential for personal growth and transformation.

Johnny Journey Acrylic, marker and pastel on canvas 24” x 19.5” 2023 N667,000.00 / $868.57

The colour green signies peace and tranquillity, hope, harmony, and optimism.

The green pallet used here represents the subject's desire for a new chapter and personal growth.

The Green effect depicts the feeling of freedom and transformation, an encouragement to not be afraid to y. No matter what direction we take, we must make sure to not be afraid to aim high.

The artist was inspired by a courageous dreamer, a man who isn't afraid to dream and is lled with hope and joy even in crazy circumstances.

The green effect Acrylic pastel and markers on canvas 24.5” x 19.5” 2023 N667,000.00 / $868.57

In this painting, the artist attempts to tie the harmonious connection between man and the world of nature.

The fallen leaves represent the transient nature of life and the inevitability of change.

Like a plant, mankind grows and needs nourishment. In order to survive, one must situate himself or herself on good soil so as to be well rooted.

Like a plant Acrylic pastel and markers on canvas 24.5” x 18” 2023 N667,000.00 / $868.57

For this piece, the artist draws inspiration from a piece from an older series titled all I see.

The artist delves into man and how he is reaching out to attain his highest potential despite the experiences he had gone through in life.

A lesson and reminder to all of us that even in the face of despair, a resilient soul is that who wins the race.

Face of resilience Acrylic pastel and markers on canvas 24.5” x 19.5” 2023 N667,000.00 / $868.57

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Why you need a ne art appraiser If you are contemplating whether or not you need to engage a ne art appraiser, here are ve (5) reasons that may convince you: 1. To establish value Collecting art is not a job, it is a hobby. It is a hobby collectors engage in because it is a fun high yield investment class. Fine art appraisals are essential for art collectors to maintain a strong collection and establish the true value of their artworks. This is the foundational reason why you need a ne art appraiser.

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JUSTINE GAGA

“Through my work, I integrate the existential experience of fragility, loneliness, and isolation into works that are characterized by resistance and revolt.”

- Justine Gaga

J

ustine Gaga lives and works in Douala. She is a multiform artist practising painting, sculpture, installations, performance, video, and photography. She is a Project Manager at Artbakery.

The plinth of her work is the notion of loneliness with connected themes such as exile, isolation, and immigration, as well as notions of psychological fences and borders. Right after high school, where she studied mathematics and science, she encountered some artists, notably Joe Kessy and Angel, who fed her passion for visual arts; that's how she decided to enter a two-year workshop in visual arts at Viking's Studio (Viking is a local doyen in visual arts). In 2003, she trained in photography and visual arts at Pierre Metambou's Studio in Yaoundé, and in 2005 she entered residency in ArtBakery (a contemporary laboratory for creation) founded by Goddy Leye. That residency was an important turning point in her career because it gave her access to a formal education and experts in visual arts, at a time when her immediate means could not afford her such a path.

She participated in the project ExitTour which strengthened her skills and allowed her to grow professionally. Her work has been shown in several countries, including Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Mali, Botswana, Senegal, South Africa, Colombia, Spain, USA, France, Germany, Holland, Italy.

Peering into the canvas works, one would notice how the artist shapes her subjects as silhouettes to represent human forms, sometimes in the foregrounds, and at other times in the backgrounds. Man’s environment is represented by the electrical or electronic circuits.

This body of work is a leading story that reects the festivities and the hostilities that man faces in his own environment. It also shows just how eventful life is today and how humans are ooded by new technology that sometimes leave them feeling lost or controlled.

The artist in her own way, fuses technology and humans on her canvas to subtly express her fear of how man is rapidly being replaced or erased by machines.

Everywhere & On my way Posca and collage on canvas, 11.41" x 8.26" 2023 N606,050.00 / $773.77 The enigmatic character at a glance is waiting on or is in search of something anywhere, and everywhere.

In the city Posca and collage on canvas, 11.41" x 8.26" 2020 N606,050.00 / $773.77 Reecting the resistance of a human in an urban city which is too fast paced for him.

The artist presents a family unit in her own unique way using oblong shaped heads and long body forms, to represent a typical family unit in today’s world and all of its glory.

The family Posca and collage on canvas 10.62" x 7.48" 2023 N433,586.00 / $564.62

In a fast paced world, it is easy for man to become a shadow of himself, moving through life’s many eventualities.

Shadow Posca and collage on canvas 11.41" x 8.26" 2020 N433,586.00 / $564.62

Solitude Acrylic on canvas, 13.38" x 9.44" 2019 N805,673.00 / $1,049.15 From the series of one hundred canvases, Solitude reects some form of resistance humans face and give in urban cities to nd oneself some tranquillity and peace in a place where it seems far-fetched.

O'DARE ADENUGA

“I see all materials as messengers and prophets or voices in the wilderness that need to be heard, so I pick them, respect them and use them according to their gospel to create Art.” - O'Dare Adenuga

B

orn in 1982 to art-loving parents, Dare Adenuga's talent was subconsciously inspired and nurtured through the likes of Pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, David Dale and many others.

He studied Art at the Yaba College of Technology where he began to take part in student exhibitions. Some of these were Beautiful Nigeria at the National Museum, Onikan, Olokun Art Festival in Badagary, and the 2010 UBA Africa Day in Marina, Lagos.

His works cut across humane traits of character with reference to the benevolent and malevolent inuences on their environment.

His methodology revolves around the exploration of unconventional materials like yarn of ropes, threads and fabric to produce uid relief and sculptural artworks that capture enjoyable contours of human forms and movement that interpret the exibility of life in relation to human characterism inuenced by nature.

He owns a personal studio where he has been a practising fulltime studio artist and has continued participating in exhibitions and Art projects such as “The Root” at the National Museum, Onikan, Prince Charles's Royal Visit at the British Council, “It's Not furniture” by the Temple management company, among others.

The backgrounds assume the subject’s state of mind and the petals represent the beauty and life that we nd in safe spaces. A close-up look at this piece also suggests that this is a place where the subject feels sheltered and protected.

We all crave for a safe space. A space for us to express and just be. Why? At times, what we want is not always what we need, and sometimes what we need seems to be difcult to achieve.

The irony of life is that when we crave paradise, we sometimes get chaos because we did not create the peaceful oasis that can transform our immediate environment—such as our living spaces – into a safe place; a peaceful sanctuary, one that we had always craved for.

The Space Crave (I) Rope sculpture, Acrylic & Newsprint 30" x 24" 2023 N543,467.00 / $693.87

The Space Crave (II) Rope sculpture, Acrylic & Newsprint 30" x 24" 2023 N543,467.00 / $693.87

The Space Crave (III) Rope sculpture, Acrylic & Newsprint 30" x 24" 2023 N543,467.00 / $693.87

The Space Crave (IV) Rope sculpture, Acrylic & Newsprint 30" x 24" 2023 N543,467.00 / $693.87

At times, what we want is not what we need and sometimes what we need seems to be difcult to achieve.

Originally started off as part of the other 4-part series; The Space Crave, the artist commenced on this piece only to change direction along the way. The more he worked on Me, Myself and I, the more therapeutic it was to him as a person.

Me, Myself and I Rope sculpture 35 x 20" x 8" 2023 N627,000.00 / $800.52

THABISO DAKAMELA

“In my paintings, I try to portray selfawakening, political consciousness, and spiritual wellness; and their e ect on our society.”

- Thabiso Dakamela

T

habiso Dakamela was born in 1994 to a Venda father and a Ndebele mother, and he draws inspiration from his everyday life and his interactions with others.

He is a multi-disciplinary artist who for nearly a decade has practised art professionally in Johannesburg and abroad, hosting two solo shows in 2021 and 2022, and numerous group exhibitions. Today, his works have become prized pieces within and outside South Africa and the world. He was featured in 2020 in The Art Times Magazine and SABC's Mzansi Insider among other notable mentions.

His recent work reconciles different aspects, components, and features of the self.

From the personality projected to the outside world to the segments known only to ourselves, his works tend to illustrate and represent different parts of our nature, our character, our ego, and our temperament. Mimicking the unprecedented rhythm of the sea, he takes us through different factions of his personality traits through the depiction of various personas that can be found in a specic locale. In this body of work, Dakamela creates expressive reections of the vibrations and energies he encounters and notes the inextricable interconnectedness of all living beings.

Dakamela further notes the duality of life as he puts into perspective and contrasts light reected in emotions such as joy, bliss, freedom, and contentment with the darker aspects of life such as guilt, pain, insecurities, and fear. Noting this, Dakamela advocates for the acknowledgement and balance of the two polarities of light and dark in attempts to centralize and ground oneself in the end and ow of life.

Dakamela predominantly uses shades of blue to explore notions of selfawareness, learning, spirituality, strength, and vulnerability and to express further the importance of introspective, solitude balanced out with the amiable effect of companionship.

This body of work follows a thought process of paintings whose subject matter is intertwined in its approach to discussing identity issues and character development.

The development of this theme of course calls to our attention the necessity for open mindedness, and being able to see things from different perspectives.

These portraits give room for one to view the complexities and enigmas of the soul.

Gazing through the eyes of the lady, with the hues of blues as the background, and the looseness of the approach to it, one can easily pick up on the different emotions and feelings portrayed.

It is always a wonder how a mere face says so much about character and personality through the artist's lens.

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One easily falls in love with the idea of the word itself. I use children in some of my work to portray the themes I want to discuss... the innocence and brutally juxtaposed. And the honesty of kids allows one to think deeply on the issues portrayed in the works. One talks about love, and the other about hope; two very fundamental pillars of humanity and our society. Hope allows us to see beyond the present clouds of doubt and hindrances, it enables us to believe when it's bleak and to rise in faith that today will be better than yesterday. Hope helps us love, even when we are not sure if that would be reciprocated. Then love... love makes the “world go round for without it we merely exist to ruin each other as human beings.

- Thabiso Dakamela (2023)

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The above thoughts may be repeated as many times as possible. But unless humans grow in their understanding and acceptance of themselves, the next person will always suffer. It is therefore mandatory to do better and contribute something positive to make the world a better place!

Hope I Oil on canvas 11.8" x 8.2" 2023 N417,683.00 / $543.91

Hope II Oil on canvas 11.8" x 8.2" 2023 N417,683.00 / $543.91

A love letter Acrylic and oil on canvas 23” x 16.5” 2023 N754,790.00 / $982.89

Alora Oil on canvas 23" x 15.5" 2023 N754,790.00 / $982.89

The gift Oil on Fabriano paper 23.3" x 20" 2023 N777,790.00 / $1,012.84

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