Aniekan Udofia presents
The Village B-boy
Opening Reception: Saturday,
February 4th | 7:00-10PM
The Village B-Boy is destined for 10 story walls in Aniekan Uyo, Udoifa’s hometown in Nigeria, where its true audience will participate, remember and enjoy. The exhibition of over 20 images captures the exuberance of the United States’ most significant musical export since jazz. Exhibiting a masterful use of graphite, acrylic, spray paint and stencils, Udofia epitomizes a sophisticated understanding of the localization of exported pop culture. With eyes that track, smiles that beguile and iconic gestures, the viewer is instantly transported into the hip-hop culture of his youth in Uyo. An inmate glimpse into a simple pleasure such as a new cassingle brought from Lagos and shared with friends over a boom-box and pigeon cypher, the collection’s use of bold colors is a nod to days gone by while remaining firmly planted in todays aesthetic.
Founded in 2011, Lamont Bishop Gallery aims to shape the next era of the arts by uniting the nation’s emerging contemporary artists with budding collectors. LBG provides the vibrant DC community with a myriad of opportunities to forge the future of the arts through art creation, exhibition and collection.
Named after Lamont Bishop, counselor, mentor and teacher at the Institute for Student Achievement, the gallery embodies Mr. Bishop’s legacy. Mr. Bishop’s namesake gallery endeavors to nurture curiosity, expand inquisitive minds and give back to the community by exposing members to new and exciting artistic opportunities.
Lamont Bishop Gallery
1314 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
All Inquires:
info [at] lamontbishop.com
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 1-7pm
Sunday: by appointment only
The gallery space also encompasses an Art Bar that holds selected wines and is available for special events. For inquiries, please contact: info [at] lamontbishop.com.
