Hanson Okere

Hanson Okere (b. 1993, Rivers State, Nigeria) is a contemporary Nigerian artist renowned for his mastery of pyrography—an ancient art form of woodburning. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Port Harcourt and has since developed a unique artistic voice, creating intricate works that delve into the complexity of social interactions through figurative and representational art.
Hanson’s process involves the meticulous use of fire and razor blades on wood, producing highly detailed and emotive pieces that breathe life into his subjects. His journey as an artist began at the age of five with pencil drawings and evolved into full-scale pyrography during his university years. Now based in Lagos, Hanson operates from his home studio, continuously redefining the
possibilities of his chosen medium.
His work is deeply personal, emphasizing the emotional and physical intricacies of human faces and figures. For Hanson, wood serves as more than just a medium—it is a sacred material shaped by nature, allowing him to uncover and highlight its inherent beauty. This process, for Hanson, symbolizes the re-emergence of cosmic entities and the unearthing of hidden stories.