We have some art work from amateurs, professionals, students and others from some legendary artists
A US-based Nigerian woman, Miss Kachi Ikwuegbu, on Sunday unveiled “Kachi James Gallery” for the promotion of art work in Nigeria.
The gallery, which is located at 1 Snapp Drive, Independence Layout, Enugu, is said to house art works from all kinds of artists in the country.
Speaking at the event, Ikwuegbu, who is the founder of the gallery and hails from Anambra State, said her love for arts and intellectual property motivated her to establish the gallery.
She said the gallery would help her and her team to discover and harness talents in artistic work both in Enugu State and beyond.
Ikwuegbu who doubled as a lawyer in the United States of America, said the gallery was unique because the space was open to all levels of artists.
“In our exhibition today, we have some art work from amateurs, professionals, students and others from some legendary artists.
“Enugu is the right place as there is no other city that has the combination of art and history to back it up like Enugu and it has a great cultural heritage.
“Other gallery focuses on specific private and renowned artists but we want to present a space where everyone can be seen, heard and be discovered as Kachi Gallery present proper and fair representation of all artists,” Ikwuegbu said
Unveiling the gallery, the member, representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Sen. Osita Ngwu, hailed the private sector’s contribution to the development of arts in Nigeria.
He said the nation had achieved economic growth in various arts through the enormous contributions of the private sector.
The lawmaker expressed optimism that it would motivate youths who had interest in arts to know where to exhibit their pieces of works.