Mavic Chijioke Okeugo Presents “Age Series,” A Powerful Solo Exhibition

Renowned visual artist Mavic Chijioke Okeugo has successfully concluded his solo photography exhibition titled “Age Series,” held from November 4–9, 2024 at Gallery 1957, one of West Africa’s leading contemporary art spaces, located in Accra, Ghana.

“Age Series” is a deeply moving body of work centered on intimate and dignified photographic portraits of elderly men and women. Through a masterful use of light, composition, and emotional restraint, Okeugo invites viewers to engage with aging not as decline, but as a profound archive of memory, resilience, wisdom, and lived experience.

The exhibition explored themes of time, intergenerational dialogue, identity, and cultural continuity. Each photograph served as both a personal narrative and a universal reflection, challenging contemporary society’s often-limited representation of aging. Visitors were drawn into quiet moments of contemplation, confronting the beauty and gravity etched into the faces of Okeugo’s subjects.

Throughout the exhibition week, “Age Series” attracted a diverse audience of collectors, curators, artists, cultural leaders, and members of the public. The gallery space became a site of conversation and reflection, with attendees engaging in thoughtful discussions around representation, heritage, and the role of portraiture in preserving human stories.

Speaking on the exhibition, Okeugo noted that “Age Series” was born from a desire to honor elders as living libraries carriers of history whose presence deserves visibility, reverence, and artistic focus. The work resonates strongly within the African context while maintaining a global relevance.

Gallery 1957’s presentation of Age Series further reinforced its commitment to showcasing compelling contemporary African and diasporic voices, positioning the exhibition as a significant cultural moment within Accra’s vibrant art scene.

The successful conclusion of “Age Series” marks an important milestone in Mavic Chijioke Okeugo’s evolving practice and underscores the enduring power of photography to foster empathy, memory, and connection across generations.

BY TIMES REPORTER