Alter.Native

Cycles have long served as frameworks to comprehend the world—energy transformed, never destroyed. From water to ice, plankton to dinosaurs, the world unfolds consistently when seen through a simple lens. Today, amidst new technologies, our relationship with the world sets fresh directions in the circuit of infinite possibilities for evolution, and the way we perceive it.
Themed in reality, yet transcending into the virtual and artistic spheres, Alter. Natives invite us to explore the dynamic relationship between human experiences and the environment in the city of Lagos with time as our guiding beacon. Eve Nnaji, Korede Rasak and Peace Olatunji’s vivid artworks chart Lagos’ metamorphosis and invite us to bear witness to the breakneck changes of a city in flux.
What defines a cause, and what emerges as its effect?
In this immersive experience, we are urged to ponder. Within the connected Geodesic domes of Alter.Native, are portals that deliver paradigm-shifting experiences—from a swampy past to the bustling present and onward to a visionary future.
However, mere observation becomes a luxury. The house by the roadside fades as the burgeoning Olusosun dumpsite, once intended for a smaller Lagos, encroaches upon housing and commercial institutions. Meanwhile, Broad Street contends with severe air, noise, and waste pollution from commercial activities, posing health risks through air and water contamination. Citing Alakoro island in 1908, Alter.Natives acknowledge the complexity of these challenges and the required solutions, yet, like their art practice, offer technological advancements as avenues for better choices to be made.
This exhibition showcases the intersection of our strategic actions and the preservation of ideals—The human experience; the pursuit of a life of purpose and satisfaction, the preservation of our culture; sustenance for our communities and our environment; pollution-free and balanced vegetation of natural resources.