It was like the coming home of arts as the gallery with it’s beauty and cultural ambience has in its collection works from both renowned and upcoming artists.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Founder and Lead Curator, Jeff Ajueshi, said ,the reasons for Thought Pyramid Art Centre in Benin City was to engage and promote the creative minds of the old Bendel state, and as well foster a platform dedicated to nurturing artists across various stages of their careers ,from the young and up-coming to the established and aging masters.
According to him.
“This grand opening of the Thought Pyramid Art Centre in Benin is not merely an expansion,
but a homage to the rich heritage of Edo State. The “RED BOOK” exhibition not only marks
the opening of Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Benin but also celebrates the state’s cultural and artistic vibrancy, showcasing its inherent creative excellence.
Aligned with the vision set forth by HE Governor Godwin Obaseki, we aim to be a catalyst for fostering collaborative innovation, driving creative problem-solving, especially within the
realm of art. Our goal is to support creative leadership among the people of Edo and ignite private sector engagement within the
Continuing,he said. “The Thought Pyramid Art Centre is celebrated for its visionary approach in identifying
talents that transcend borders, nurturing their development not just locally but also globally.Through our unique flagship initiatives such as Mentoring Moments, Catch Them Young,
Next of Kin, Undiscovered, Artists/Writers Residency, Up cycling and Recycling, and more. We are committed to uncovering visual artists and creativities in Edo State. Our objective is to
leverage our presence in Edo State to cultivate individuals who can emerge as pioneering
figures in the forefront of the Nigerian art and creative industry.” He said.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism,Dr Uyi Oduwa-Malaka,(Mrs)who represented the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki ,said. The Thought Pyramid is just the beginning of great things that is set to happen in the arts and culture space in the state.
“This is the beginning,we are always raising the bar, so we have raised the bar again for Edo. We are delighted to have an Edo son bringing back culture to Benin. Edo is known as home for culture. An average Edo man is a walking creativity. The whole plan of the government is to reposition Edo as the centre of arts and culture in Nigeria . This can only be possible through the private sector, government can’t do everything. What we do is to provide environment ,so that when they come , they can be comfortable.” She said.
Also, Exhibition Director and Curator, Thought Pyramid Arts Center,Lagos,Ovie Omatshola, said , They are set to “unfolds the elegance of Thought Pyramid Arts Center Benin from the 11th of November to 10th December,2023, while celebrating the allure of the Edo people and the passionate creativity of our indigenous artists and tradition.”
