Agbaka Oryiman is a Nigerian multidisciplinary visual artist whose work weaves together history, memory, and resistance. Working primarily with ballpoint pen, pastel, and acrylic, Oryiman creates intricate, emotionally resonant pieces that confront colonial erasure, celebrate African identity, and speak truth to power.
Hailing from Benue in central Nigeria, his artistic journey is rooted in lived experience and shaped by a commitment to social justice and historical reclamation. His subjects—ranging from reimagined African figures to emotionally charged urban landscapes—bear the weight of silence, struggle, and survival.
Oryiman has exhibited both locally and internationally, with works shown in the UK, US, and across Africa. His art is often accompanied by storytelling elements—voiceovers, short films, and writing—bridging visual and narrative forms to immerse viewers in the psychological and political layers of his subjects.
Whether addressing current tragedies or revisiting forgotten revolutions, Agbaka Oryiman’s art is a call to remembrance and unity, echoing the voices of the past while envisioning a liberated African future.
