In A Pot of Hot Soup

Working with the Brunei Gallery in London, 'In a Pot of Hot Soup' was an exhibition of contemporary Nigerian art, digital and non-digital, centred on artists' explorations of the roles of political voices within Nigeria. I've helped with branding for the initial Design Team, met and talked with the artists, and created spreads crucial to our book's success.

Role:

Editorial Design

Type Design

Gallery Exhibition Identity

Industry:

SOAS + Brunei Gallery + Arts University Bournemouth

Duration:

Jan - April 2023

Design Process:

What's the brief?

Key Insight

The Identity

What's the brief?

Create a zine and a visual identity for an exhibition about Nigerian artists for the Brunei Gallery in London

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Key Insight

By using elements spoken of and associated with the art, I was able to physically connect the zine with the art to successfully create an emotional connection.

Ayo’s spread, featuring poetry, told a story of change. By combining plastic and oil, with words flowing through four chambers from sparse plastic pieces to bubbles of oil, this created an immersive narrative despite getting the poetic content on the last day.

Knowing and understanding the artist as well as their work

Bruce’s spreads, featuring women in protest, used red paint strokes to symbolize the fight against oppression, creating an immersive narrative through strong and coordinated arrangements.

By using elements spoken of and associated with the art, I was able to physically connect the zine with the art to successfully create an emotional connection.

Ayo’s spread, featuring poetry, told a story of change. By combining plastic and oil, with words flowing through four chambers from sparse plastic pieces to bubbles of oil, this created an immersive narrative despite getting the poetic content on the last day.

Knowing and understanding the artist as well as their work

Bruce’s spreads, featuring women in protest, used red paint strokes to symbolize the fight against oppression, creating an immersive narrative through strong and coordinated arrangements.