Imo Nse Imeh: The Sacred Study of Becoming

 

 

• December 18, 2025 - February 6, 2026

 

 

 

Berlin, December (2025). Ronewa Art Projects announces its first collaboration with Dr. Imo Nse Imeh. The Sacred Study of Becoming opens on December 18, 2025, and runs through February 6, 2026. Ronewa will present the exhibition in its online viewing room, with selected artworks also available on Artsy.

 

The Sacred Study of Becoming brings together ten artworks created between 2019 and 2024. In these works, Dr. Imeh combines precise figurative drawing with fluid applications of paint, ink, and mixed media. He positions the human figure within shifting environments that suggest reflection, transition, and emotional focus. His work addresses themes of spirituality, cultural identity, memory, and the experiences of Black communities.

 

Many of the artworks present figures in moments of transition or focused reflection, situated within environments of color, ink, and line that move between representation and abstraction. Some compositions position rising or suspended forms within the picture plane, while others use defined marks and layered surfaces to signal shifts in light and spatial depth. Through this interplay of figurative structure and abstract atmosphere, Dr. Imeh investigates how the body communicates memory, cultural identity, and spiritual reflection. He uses drawing, color, and layered materials to study how lived experience and personal belief shape emotional and physical presence.

 

The Sacred Study of Becoming marks the beginning of a collaborative relationship between Ronewa Art Projects and Dr. Imeh. The exhibition places his practice before a global audience and extends the Gallery’s work with artists engaged in rigorous cultural and artistic inquiry. 

 

 

Dr. Imo Nse Imeh (b. 1980) is an American born visual artist and art historian whose family is originally from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He is a Professor of Art and Art History at Westfield State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University and his B.A. from Columbia University. His academic research focuses on African and African Diaspora art, with particular attention to ritual, belief, cultural memory, and visual representation.

 

Dr. Imeh’s artistic practice includes drawing, painting, and mixed media. His work often places the human figure within environments that explore spirituality, emotional experience, and cultural identity. He has exhibited his work in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions across the United States. His lectures, research, and exhibitions contribute to broader conversations about art and the complexities of Black lived experience.