Sokari Douglas Camp
Nigeria/UK | Sculpture
Steel sculptures that draw on Nigerian culture and address themes of identity and history.
Exhibitions
Sokari Douglas Camp: Spirits in Steel – The Art of the Kalabari Masquerade
2005 - The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., USA
A major solo exhibition showcasing Douglas Camp’s large steel sculptures, inspired by the Kalabari masquerade traditions of her native Nigeria, exploring themes of cultural identity and the impact of colonialism.
Homecoming: New Works by Sokari Douglas Camp
2012 - October Gallery, London, UK
This solo exhibition featured new works that reflected on Douglas Camp’s return to Nigeria, exploring the intersections of traditional and contemporary African life through her signature use of welded steel.
All the World is Now Richer
2014 - St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, UK
A public art installation commemorating the abolition of slavery, consisting of six life-sized steel figures that represent the resilience and strength of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Documenta 11
2002 - Kassel, Germany
Douglas Camp’s work was included in this prestigious international exhibition, where her sculptures addressing post-colonial African identity and the dynamics of cultural exchange were well received.
Art, Migration and Identity
2015 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK
Group exhibition exploring themes of migration and identity in contemporary art, featuring Douglas Camp’s works that engage with the experiences of African diaspora communities in the UK.
Sokari Douglas Camp: Steel Fashions
2019 - Sulger-Buel Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition that presented a series of new sculptures inspired by contemporary African fashion and traditional Kalabari dress, blending art, culture, and identity in a modern context.