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Victoria Island Submerged
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David Chikere, a seasoned art director with over six years of experience, dives into the intersection of art and social commentary with his project Victoria Island Submerged. Through vivid photo manipulation, David addresses Lagos' persistent flooding issues, particularly in affluent neighborhoods like Victoria Island, using a surreal and impactful lens.
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Image Credit :David Chikere
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Image Credit :David Chikere
David titles this piece ‘Victoria Island Submerged’ and speaks to the current realities in the streets of Lagos during the rainy seasons, as Lagos confronts persistent flooding due to climate factors and inadequate drainage systems.

David narrates, “The concept of this project is set-in modern-day Victoria Island, one of the communities in Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos, Nigeria. It is bounded in the north by Ikoyi, the east by Lekki, the west by Apapa and the south by the Atlantic Ocean. This region is notable for its affluent neighbourhoods in Lagos and high flood rate contributed by the high tidal waves from its south coast.“

David continues, “This project aims to illustrate an exaggerated scenario of flooding. The concept of the environment hosts significant images of the location such as, Civic Towers, Heritage Place, commercial transports; Danfo bus & Keke Napep and are complimented with other images to build the concept intended.”


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Image Credit :David Chikere

By embedding iconic Lagos elements, such as danfo buses, an ice cream cooler, and famous skyscrapers, David’s work creates a sense of relatability for Lagos residents.

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