Chika Idu (born in 1974) is a contemporary artist from Umunede in Delta State, Nigeria. He majored in Painting at Auchi Federal Polytechnic, Edo in 1998. He was instrumental in the creation of the Defactori Studios and Nigeria’s first Water Colour Society of Artists (SABLES). His works are a reflection of his fascination with how light particles are reflected in water, mist, fog, and dust. His paintings are known for their dense texture and diffused hazy rendering which he calls “light against visual distortion.”
His works explore the influence of cultural and societal issues and how they impact women and children. Idu is committed to environmental sustainability and through his art, raises awareness on the risks and pressures faced by children living within fragile coastal communities. Idu creates charged works that draw the viewer into intimate encounters. His paintings are characterised by their striking figuration and sensitivity to the emotional possibilities of the human face and body. Through his evolving visual language, Idu asks us to remain attentive and invite us to be ever wondrous in life.
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