“Mountain Dwellers” is a beautiful oil on canvas painting by Imhonigie Imoesi. It showcases life in northern Edo State, Nigeria, where people live and thrive in the mountains. The area’s proximity to northern Nigeria makes it habitable, and many residents are farmers, hunters, and more.

The painting highlights the unique architecture of the region, with many habitable buildings visible from afar. Imoesi’s artwork is a classic appreciation of Nigerian landscape architecture and the lives of people living in mountainous areas. The painting offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these mountain dwellers, showcasing their resilience and connection to the land. Overall, “Mountain Dwellers” is a stunning representation of life in Nigeria’s mountainous regions.

Imoesi Imhonigie is a proud product of School of Art and Industrial Design, Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and a member of the critical acclaimed Klass of ’99. He presently practices in the United Kingdom.

Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Artwork/Photograph/Imhonigie Imoesi