Sam Ebohon

Sam Ebohon is from Edo State but was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He graduated from the Yaba College of technology in 1990 with a HND (higher national diploma). His works are characterized by cress-cross linear strokes which tend to abstract his paintings thereby giving it a voice that is refreshingly new in intensity and boldness coupled with the most exquisite symphony of vision.

He has collected numerous awards in his native country and abroad which includes his most recent. That of a first price in the 2009 edition of the Caterina de Medici painting award and competition which took place in Florence, Italy. This makes him the number one in the world in that category. He has participated in numerous exhibitions around the world and has had lots of reviews on the print and electronic media, a few of which are listed below. He is very much respected among his peers, colleagues, collectors and critics alike. Sam is 43 years old and is happily married. A member of the society of Nigerian Artist (SNA) and the prestigious Guild of professional fine artists of Nigeria (GPFAN).