EAA Gallery presents "Sculpting in Pigments," a solo exhibition by master colourist Godfrey AFEBUAME. Moving beyond traditional painting, Afebuame treats the canvas as a site of construction. Using a heavy impasto technique, he builds topographical surfaces where color becomes a physical form. Each palette knife stroke is an architectural act, carving figures from thick, sculptural layers to create a tangible presence that redefines the boundaries of the medium.

Afebuame does not merely paint; he builds. Each canvas is a topographical map where color is transformed into a physical, architectural presence.

The Master of Texture

Godfrey AFEBUAME has earned his reputation as a "Master Colourist" through a radical commitment to the physical properties of paint. His process is additive and athletic; rather than thinning his medium, he celebrates its density. By applying acrylics and charcoal with a rhythmic, heavy hand, he ensures that the artwork changes throughout the day as natural light catches the ridges and valleys of the impasto surface.

Architectural Anatomy

In this body of work, the human figure serves as the structural foundation. Afebuame’s subjects are not merely "drawn" onto the canvas; they are excavated from it. The thick application of pigment mirrors the complexity of the human experience—layered, colorful, and resilient. Each piece invites the viewer to look beyond the two-dimensional plane and engage with the "architecture" of the soul.

A Global Dialogue from Niagara

While his technique is rooted in the rigorous traditions of Auchi Polytechnic, his current work reflects a global perspective. From his studio in the Niagara region, Afebuame translates universal themes of peace, identity, and strength into a visual language that is both tactile and emotive. "Sculpting in Pigments" represents a culmination of this journey—a testament to the power of color to occupy physical space.