Arinze Stanley Egbengwu (born 1993) is a Nigerian artist, activist, photographer, engineer, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his hyperrealistic pencil drawings.
He primarily works with charcoal and graphite on paper, using his art as a powerful tool for social and political activism. His themes often explore issues such as racism, modern slavery, and feminism, resonating both within Nigeria and globally.
Early Life
Arinze Stanley was born on 20 November 1993. A self-taught artist, he resides in Lagos, Nigeria.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from Imo State University in 2014.
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- "Wildly Talented Nigerian Artist Made This Drawing Without Any Training Whatsoever | The Huffington Post". huffingtonpost.com, 28 March 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- "This Artist's Life-Sized Portraits Made With Charcoal & Graphite Are Incredible | BLAVITY". blavity.com. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- "Hyperrealistic portraits", thisiscolossal.com. Accessed 26 March 2024.