NKEMKA, CHINAZA RACHEL
Chinaza Nkemka (b. 1999) is a Lagos-based postmodernist visual artist from Imo State, Nigeria. As a self-taught painter, she has cultivated a distinctive artistic voice, marked by her innovative use of mixed media, with acrylic as her primary medium. Her work reflects an organic development, shaped by her personal explorations and the informal mentorship she receives from close friends and fellow artists, whose feedback and guidance enrich her creative journey. Chinaza’s art is both intimate and expansive, navigating deeply personal themes while resonating with universal experiences.
Over the years, Chinaza has participated in a number of prestigious exhibitions and art fairs, both locally and internationally. Her work has been featured in shows such as shout plenty – (AAF), on the fringe – AG18, and IDesign/+234 – SOTO Gallery, among others. Her ability to evoke emotion and thought through her pieces has attracted notable commissions, including *The Evil Genius* by Mr. Eazi, and collaborations with platforms like Spotify Africa. Her collector base includes prominent Nigerian artists and cultural figures such as Ayanfe Olarinde, Yusuf Aina, and Ebuka Nwobi.
Education
2016 – 2020 – BA.ED, Education history, Imo state university, Nigeria.
Exhibitions and Arts Fairs
2022 – Shout plenty,Group exhibition, African Artists’foundation, VI, Lagos, Nigeria, curated by Princess Ayoola and Jana Terblanche
2023 – IDesign Art fair, SOTO Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Curated by Soto gallery, Eyimofe Ideh
2023 – On the fringe,GroupExhibition,Ag18 gallery,Vienna, Austria. Curated by Princess Ayoola
2023 – The Artists‘ commune 7th edition, 2/5 idowu ajao street, Anthony village. Curated by Penialtheartist (Abiola)
2024 – Mordern Matriarchs, Group exhition, Windsor Gallery, 4c Goriola street, VI. Curated by Richard Vedelago
2024 – +234 art fair, SOTO gallery, Ikoyi. Curated by SOTO gallery in collaboration with Eco Bank
2024 – The Nigerian Utopia, group exhibition, VVS Lagos. Curated by Ifeanyi Nwune and Eyimofe Ideh
2024 – DRAWINGS, group exhibition by Adebayo Atanda