A Presentation and Walkthrough of Works by Nduka Ikechukwu
Join us at G.A.S. Lagos on February 12th, 2026 for Artist Open Studio, a presentation and walkthrough of works developed by current resident Nduka Ikechukwu during his four-week residency at G.A.S. During his stay, Nduka focused on research and exploring new ways of interpreting his practice through fresh experiments, ideas, and approaches. He has produced new works using his signature materials, industrial strip belts and net belts, while also experimenting with the incorporation of calabash, a traditional household utensil made from the dried, hollowed-out shell of a gourd, a material he first began exploring last year. He has additionally been investigating concepts of ancient and modern forms of pear, translating these ideas into works that engage with space and spatial relationships.
Driven by a desire to share his process and receive feedback from the public, Nduka will offer a critical look into his practice and recent activities at G.A.S., reflecting on his research and the ideas shaping his current body of work.
Event Details
Date: 12th February, 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 9b, Hakeem Dickson Drive, off T.F. Kuboye Road, Oniru, Lagos
About the Artist
Nduka Ikechukwu
Nduka Ikechukwu is a Nigerian artist whose practice is inspired by his identity and cultural heritage, creating vibrant sculptures using net belts and stripe belts. Born in 1997, Nduka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is currently pursuing his MFA. He participated in the Biennale for International Sculpture in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (2025) and has exhibited in group shows with reputable galleries in Nigeria, the USA, France, Portugal, and beyond. His work is held in both institutional and private collections locally and internationally. Nduka was a resident artist at Ulo Nka Space in 2023 and was the first runner-up for the Art Report Africa & DicaArts Prize in 2023. He currently lives and works in the university town of Nsukka.
Nduka's residency is generously supported by The Osahon Okunbo Foundation (TOOF).
