Neec Nonso

Neec Nonso
Born24 October 1990
NationalityNigerian
Known forPhotography, Augmented Reality, Film-making
Notable workTranscendental Signified, Christmas and Clothes
Websitewww.neecnonso.com

Neec Nonso (born 24 October 1990) is a Nigerian artist who works in the fields of augmented reality (AR), photography, and filmmaking.[1]

He is known for his work titled Christmas and Clothes, which focuses on childhood memories of Christmas celebrations in Nigerian villages.[2]

Neec is also recognized for his AR pieces that explore themes such as belief in reincarnation, the afterlife, and cultural taboos and myths about death. He is a member of 1884 photo collective,[3] a pan-African photo movement; and African Photojournalism Database (APJD)[4] which is a joint project by the World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa.

Early life and education[edit]

Neec Nonso was born in Aguleri, Anambra State, later moved with his family to Lagos.[5] He studied theatre and film studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

In 2019, he emerged as the winner LagosPhoto portfolio review and was awarded a one-year residency programme with African Artists Foundation, Lagos. The Prince Claus foundation announced him as one of the 12 artists reimagining the future of their cities as part of the mentorship programme in 2023.[6]

Neec is an alumnus of 2022 Rele young contemporaries[7][8][9] and a finalist of Art-X, Lagos.[10][11]

Awards[edit]

  • 2023: Prince Claus Mentorship Award[1]
  • 2022: Vantage Point Photography Award, Sharjah Art Foundation[12]
  • 2019: Lagos photo portfolio review[13]
  • 2016: My Nigeria Photo Contest, Travel-next-door, Nigeria[14]

Exhibitions[edit]

Neec has participated in several exhibitions. Here follows a selection[15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Group exhibition[edit]

  • A pot of hot soup, Brunei Gallery/SOAS, London.
  • Obscura, The world today 18+, Metaverse.
  • 2022 Young Contemporaries, Rele Gallery Lagos.
  • Good things come in threes, Rele Gallery Los Angeles.
  • Wa na wari, Wa na wari Art space, US.
  • Yanga, African Artist Foundation, Lagos

Solo exhibition[edit]

  • Transcendental Signified, Rele Gallery[22][23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "prince claus fund awardees". Prince Claus Fund. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  2. ^ Nigeria, Online; Webby (2019-03-19). "This Photo Series Captures Children's Excitement During The Holiday Season". OnlineNigeria.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  3. ^ "NEEC NONSO - PhotoForm Africa". photoformafrica.com. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  4. ^ "APJD members | World Press Photo". www.worldpressphoto.org. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  5. ^ Olayinka, 'Wole. "Keen, Odd and Ingenious: Neec Nonso Looks to the Ordinary for Extraordinary Art | Kurating". kurating.com. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  6. ^ "Building Beyond 2022 Announcement". Prince Claus Fund. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  7. ^ Kan, Toni (2022-01-09). "Rele presents 6 artists for Young Contemporaries 2022 exhibition today at National Museum". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  8. ^ "Rele Arts Foundation launches the 8th Young Contemporaries in Lagos - ART AFRICA Magazine". 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  9. ^ "YC2022". Rele Arts Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  10. ^ Izuora, Chika (2022-11-25). "Nigerian Among Winners At Access Art X 2022/23". Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  11. ^ "prize — artxlagos". artxlagos.com. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  12. ^ "sharjah-art-foundation-celebrates-outstanding-photographic-practice-with-va - Sharjah Art Foundation". sharjahart.org. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  13. ^ "Wa Na Wari presents the photography of Nigerian visual artist, neec nonso - ART AFRICA Magazine". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  14. ^ "Winners announced for 'My Nigeria Travel Story' contest". TheCable. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  15. ^ "In a Pot of Hot Soup". SOAS. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  16. ^ "Art meets music at AAF's maker lab exhibition". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  17. ^ "Art Meets Music, Fashion in an Uncaged Expression of Yanga – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  18. ^ "The World Today". twt.obscura.io. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  19. ^ "In a Pot of Hot Soup: A Review of Ground-breaking Creativity of Nigerian artists at Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  20. ^ "Wa Na Wari presents the photography of Nigerian visual artist, neec nonso - ART AFRICA Magazine". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  21. ^ "Good Things Come in Threes - Overview". Rele Gallery. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  22. ^ Obinna, Emelike (2022-07-11). "Rele Gallery throws light on Nonso's Transcendental Signified". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  23. ^ "Transcedental Signified - Overview". Rele Gallery. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
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