Shyne Eghosa

Shyne Eghosa Obazee (b. 1975) is a self-taught Nigerian artist who discovered his passion for art in 2023. With no formal training, Shyne's work is rooted in Neo-expressionism, embracing the raw and unfiltered energy of Art Brut. He works primarily with acrylics, oil sticks, fabric, and pastels on wood board, creating vivid, textured pieces that blend graffiti, comic elements, and abstract forms. In addition to this vivid surface work, he also creates works where the exposed wood board plays an active role, often limited to black and the natural ground, shaping the structure of the compositions.

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He draws inspiration from traditional African masks and crafts, as well as artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Klee, and Manolo Valdés. Many viewers relate his work to Basquiat, though his palette and forms also reflect the modernist spirit of Barcelona, where he currently lives. His choice of wood as a primary surface is rooted in childhood memories grounding his practice in personal history and an approach that embraces the raw, unrefined nature of the materials themselves.

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Though new to the art scene, Shyne’s talent was recognised when he was selected for the juried 2024 Chianciano Biennale in Tuscany, Italy. A curated exhibition that celebrates contemporary art from around the globe. He has also exhibited in several group exhibitions and a solo exhibition in Barcelona, Capturing the attention of local community and collectors with his distinctive style that bridges cultures.

 

His work is on consignment with Tobian Art Gallery in Florence, Italy, he continues to develop his distinctive artistic voice. "My art is a conversation between cultures, history, and my personal journey—each piece is a step forward in discovering who I am."