Solomon Irein Wangboje

Nigerian 1930-1988
A native of Sabongida Ora in Edo State, Nigerian modernist Solomon Irein Wangboje was one of the earliest graduates of the Zaria Art Department. Wangboje is considered one of the first modern printmakers in Nigeria. His works are noted for their rich colors and bold lines. His woodcuts illustrate popular books on Nigeria art folklore and myth.