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thegreatfad x daniel pengrapher

May 19th - Jan 31, 2025

 
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PODCAST

26 minutes with Daniel Pengrapher

Daniel Pengrapher is a multidisciplinary artist from Lagos, Nigeria, currently residing in Serbia. After studying Visual Arts at the University of Lagos and earning a scholarship to Novi Sad in Serbia, Daniel creates both 2D and 3D art forms, drawing inspiration from diverse range of sources including God, his PALS figurines, the future Pengrapher and many more.

In a candid conversation with THEGREATFAD, Daniel reflects on his educational journey, his admiration for roadside artists, and the challenges faced in navigating the art world, particularly in Nigeria.

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Literature

Unveiling Perspectives: On African Art, Education, and Cultural Preservation

This article serves as an extension of “26 minutes with Daniel Pengrapher” segmented into topics highlighted during our discussion and ideas that we believe should inspire further dialogue. It provides further context to the conversation had and introduces several ideas about sculptures, art buying, collecting and much more.

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2D ART

PRINT COLLECTION

Inspired by the conversation shared between THEGREATFAD and Pengrapher in '26 minutes with Pengrapher’ and ‘Unveiling Perspectives’, the collection aims to reflect the authenticity of the artist, presenting artistic depth and breadth revealed in the art styles, techniques and subject matter. The carefully curated collection is composed of six of Pengraphers original artworks and hopes to inspire further creativity and an interest in art collecting.

3d art

PENPALS

Daniel Pengrapher views his work, PENPALS, as more than just art but an autobiography and a manifestation of his inner world; weaving personal narrative with artistic ingenuity. While traditional African art celebrates depth, contemporary Western society often favours minimalism, overlooking the beauty of three-dimensional forms. PENPALS challenges this notion, embracing sculpture as a vibrant expression of cultural heritage in modern spaces.