Art Bridge Project in collaboration with Angels & Muse presents “ONYE MA ECHI: nobody knows tomorrow”, a group exhibition of drawings examining themes related to the constant transformation of life and thriving in uncertainty. Curated by Tony Ola, the exhibition features works from Ayanfe Olarinde, Joanna ‘Adevie’ Macgregor, Maxwel Marcus and Valerie Fab-Uche pushing the boundaries of the medium and demonstrating the power of art and creativity to reflect change and continuity.

In anticipation of a tomorrow free of pandemics and acts of injustices in the world, we cling to a common Igbo saying, “ONYE MA ECHI” which translates to “Who knows tomorrow?” In this moment, instead of “Who knows tomorrow?”, the question ought to be “How can I achieve self-awareness?” and “In what ways am I afraid to let go?” Understanding one’s self and the modes of expressing one’s feelings allows for the freedom to change things about yourself willingly and create a life that you desire. We rarely take the time to contemplate the real nature of our existence; to ask the question, "Who am I?"

With grit and imagination, a new generation of artists prioritize their artistic freedoms, and engage with their practice as the place to explore the unknown while raising collective consciousness. In Maxwel’s drawings, the artist employs the duality of light and shadow to metaphorically comment on universal aspects of human existence and reality. Light radiates life and it provides opportunity for humans to carve out a path among the shadows of darkness. Ayanfe depicts moments of rest and sleep. A state where the mind feels at home and transcends beyond the physical space to connect one’s inner consciousness. Valerie creates a universe with fearless fictional hybrid characters who resist conventional perceptions and offer a wider perspective on time, human pain and effort. Searching for a balance between the known and the unknown, Adevie gives freedom to the pen, paper and hand to dictate the outcome. Here, true liberation comes from riding the wave of the unknown and creating each work is a slow meditative and thorough process.