Matthew Eguavoen (@mattheweguavoen_art) Not Until I Got Here, 2022 Acrylic and oil on canvas 182 × 121 cm Nigerian Matthew uses his work to explore the complicated intersectionality that Nigerians experience in several facets of life, including sociological, economic, and political viewpoints. In his figurative and portrait paintings, Matthew examines the issue of love and the interactions between lovers and future partners. He portrays the fear of guarding oneself from heartbreak and hidden motivations as well as the openness and vulnerability involved in expressing feelings of love. ———————— Image credits: Artsy #Artnewsafrica #Contemporaryart #MatthewEguavoen