“As an organisation, Vilsquare is concerned about the growing socio-economic effect of the pandemic, but we are quite optimistic that humanity will win the war against the disease.” Covid19 Arts LensOfArts
Held from May 26 to June 8, 2020, on the platform of Vilsquare, a Nigerian research and strategy consulting company, the exhibition had on display works by Baba Shabu , Otonye Bille Ayodee, Ifeatu Nnaobi , Michael Khateli , Bashir Kabir Rabiu, Yewande Oseni, Nkem Odeh-Ifeyinwa, Onome Olotu, Nissi Odewumi, Chidimma Ikegwuonu, Olalekan Adeyemi and Akintobi Akintayo and others.
A piece by Rabiu, titled, Weight of Depression , depicting a woman in her home, faced with a multitude of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic was among such works on display. “The home setting and routines significantly altered,” the artist explained. “The home, her sanctuary now poses threats and challenges.
Vilsquare stated how the exhibition was important as efforts to sensitise the public on the raging global pandemic of COVID-19. Nnaobi, who is a co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Vilsquare, explained that the show was the organisation’s effort in documenting “the issues and perspectives of the moment, creatively fusing technology and art.”
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