Uthman Wahaab
Lives & Works in Lagos, Nigeria.
Multidisciplinary artist Uthman Wahaab received a degree in Fine Art majoring in painting from the School of Art, Design and Printing, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. He is an artist who possesses an overarching interest in social phenomenon; yet, he is not concerned with a consistent use of medium or even singular aesthetic style. He utilises the disciplines of painting, graphics design, film, photography, sound, sculpture and installation. Wahaab is keenly critical of the impact of technology on shifting cultural structures and the complex conundrum of navigating long standing traditional values and social economic progress. Each series is an in-depth analysis of a new sociological study, and an exciting study manipulating new material.
Wahaab’s work has been shown internationally to wide acclaim globally including most recently Filling In The Pieces In Black, Saatchi Gallery, London and Maruani Mercier, Brussels (2023).
Uthman Wahaab will be presented by Retro Africa.
Uthman Wahaab , Charms Tattoo I , 2021, Pastel chalk, contè and charcoal on archival paper, 121.9 x 106.7 cm. Courtesy of Retro Africa.
