Exhibitions
A journey of visual storytelling across continents, exploring the Niger Delta's history, culture, and resilience through carefully curated exhibitions.
Spills of the Creek
A solo exhibition examining environmental memory and the impact of oil extraction in the Niger Delta. This body of work reflects on the complex relationship between land, extraction, and human resilience.
Location
To be announced
Key Themes
King Jaja
The debut solo exhibition exploring the life and legacy of King Jaja of Opobo. Through portraiture and symbolic imagery, this exhibition presents a nuanced examination of colonial resistance, trade, and leadership in the Niger Delta.
Location
Alexis Galleries, Lagos, Nigeria
Gallery
Alexis Galleries, Lagos
Key Themes
International Presence
Cookey's work has been exhibited across seven countries and is held in collections worldwide, including the Commonwealth Collection of the British High Commission, Lagos.
Nigeria
United Kingdom
United States
Germany
France
Greece
South Africa
Recognition & Awards
Young Contemporaries Fellow
Rele Gallery
International Collections
Works held in private collections across Africa, Europe, and the Americas
Public Speaking
Invited speaker at TEDx Port Harcourt and other international forums