Nsikak Essien

Born in 1957, Nsikak is a mixed media maverick who has consistently sought for new ways and unusual means to forge visually-arresting expressions.
He graduated from Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu and returned as a lecturer until 1991 when he retired to concentrate on full-time studio practice.
Nsikak's source of work materials is a cornucopia of colourful plastics, ‘ankara’ (Nigerian native attire) stained-glass, enamel paints, glue, salvaged wood to metal sheets.
Some of his collections include the Presidentila Villa (Aguda House), Aso Villa Collection, National Gallery of Modern Arts "Womanhood crucified".

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