Oyewole Lawal explores memory through photography and mirrors

THE STORY, IN BRIEF

Nigerian visual artist Oyewole Lawal discusses photography as a way of working with memory and absence in an interview with Izehi Amadasu published by CCA Lagos. He describes using mirrors to bring present and imagined images into conversation, while acknowledging gaps in recollection. His sociology background informs a practice spanning photographs, moving images, sound, text and archival material. The interview accompanies the exhibition Until We See Next Time.

Summarised from Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos · Izehi Amadasu. This is the institution’s own announcement. It is not independent reporting.