I’m delighted to share a deeply meaningful milestone from the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, where I unveiled a collaborative body of work with the brilliant pop artist @williamschechet. This series is especially important to me because it reflects my own artistic journey. For those who may not know, I work primarily with pencil and charcoal, exploring texture, emotion, and identity through detailed hand-drawn compositions.
For this collaboration, I created a set of pencil and charcoal portraits that Williams then enhanced with his signature pop art style — merging fine-line realism with a bold contemporary expression. Together, we crafted pieces that honour Nigerian creativity, celebrate our cultural depth, and present a unified visual narrative on a global stage.
My gratitude goes to my Chief Advisor @fi2_africa and the Director-General of the National Theatre, Tola Akerele for their unwavering support in bringing this vision to life. This collaboration is a testament to the power of partnership and my continued commitment to open more doors for Nigerian visual artists.
This is only the beginning. I remain dedicated to building platforms, forging collaborations, and ensuring that the brilliance of Nigerian art is seen, appreciated, and valued across the world.
#NigeriaCreates #AbuDhabiArtFair #WilliamsChechet #CulturalDiplomacy #ArtForChange
The fashion is involved !!
At @GlenfiddichSMW x @WilliamsChechet “Celebrate The Bold” exhibition, we catch up w/ @IfeanyiNwune — featured as one of 3 cultural icons in this limited edition design capsule — for a short conversation.
Visit @sotogallery to experience the exhibition - open till the 30th of May.
Shot & Edited by @bettercookings on IG
Interview by @mannie_be
#deedsmag #culture
In an evening where culture, creativity, and community collided, Glenfiddich and @WilliamsChechet unveiled a bold vision through limited-edition sleeve designs — a statement of identity and innovation that lives far beyond the canvas.
Glenfiddich and @WilliamsChechet curated an experience where art met bold flavor, inviting guests to witness the fusion of visual and liquid craftsmanship.
#TheBoldinArt #CelebratetheBold #GlenfiddichNG
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In an inspiring display of boldness, Glenfiddich and visual artist @williamschechet brought whisky and art together in a way only true visionaries could.
The spotlight was on the limited-edition whisky sleeves, reinterpreted through Chechet’s signature artistic style. Each sleeve design for the 12, 15, and 18-year-old single malts told its own story — bridging tradition, culture and innovation through detailed artistry.
📍SOTO Gallery | @sotogallery
🗺️10 Omo Osagie St, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
#TheBoldinArt #CelebrateTheBold #GlenfiddichNG
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Celebrate the Bold
William Chechet
On view: May 22–30, 2025
SOTO Gallery, Lagos
We’re proud to present Celebrate the Bold—an immersive exhibition in collaboration with Glenfiddich featuring acclaimed Nigerian artist William Chechet.
This exhibition presents a bold fusion of whisky and visual art, showcasing nine new works, three of which are limited-edition pack design artworks inspired by cultural icons @mreazi, @nancyisimeofficial, and @ifeanyinwune. These will be displayed in custom acrylic box installations alongside augmented reality experiences that add a futuristic lens to Chechet’s signature afro-futurist aesthetic.
Opening: May 22 | 4–7PM
SOTO Gallery, Ikoyi
@sotogallery Celebrate the Bold
William Chechet
On view: May 22–30, 2025
SOTO Gallery, Lagos
We’re proud to present Celebrate the Bold—an immersive exhibition in collaboration with Glenfiddich featuring acclaimed Nigerian artist William Chechet.
This exhibition presents a bold fusion of whisky and visual art, showcasing nine new works, three of which are limited-edition pack design artworks inspired by cultural icons @mreazi, @nancyisimeofficial, and @ifeanyinwune. These will be displayed in custom acrylic box installations alongside augmented reality experiences that add a futuristic lens to Chechet’s signature afro-futurist aesthetic.
Opening: May 22 | 4–7PM
SOTO Gallery, Ikoyi
#SOTOGallery #celebratethebold #glenfiddichwhisky #contemporaryart #afrofuturism #africanart #lagosartscene #artexhibition
2024 Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the growth. Every step, every stroke, every moment—it’s all part of the process. Here’s to progress and the passion that fuels it! #ArtistJourney#GratefulHeart#CreativeGrowth”
Speaking on strength, creativity, and boldness, @nancyisimeofficial, @ifeanyinwune, and @mreazi are the first names that come to mind. And of course, we can’t forget the genius behind the limited sleeves, @WilliamsChechet
Here’s to celebrating the bold!
Introducing the creative mastermind behind the newest Glenfiddich Limited Edition Sleeves – @WilliamsChechet takes us through his journey of creating these designs, linking it to his own artistic expression of Afrofuturism.
#ToBoldFutures#CelebrateTheBold
Give the gift of art this season with #ARTXLagos2024 merch! 🎁✨
🏀 Limited Edition T-Shirt (B & W) from Breaking Barriers by @williamschechet, sponsored by @NBANigeria
🖼️ Numbered & Limited Edition Print by @WilliamsChechet@NBANigeria
To order, WhatsApp 📲: +234 707 238 8928
Artwork ‘Breaking Barriers’ NBA Meets Art 2024 @nbanigeria for @artxlagos 2024.
Together, we celebrated the teamwork, movement, and strategy that both art and basketball embody—reminding us all of the power of collaboration.
#NBAmeetsArt24#ARTXLagos2024#Breakingbarriers #NBANIgeria #MyNBAMomentNG #williamschechet