Arinze Stanley's Hyperrealistic Portraits Are a Form of Social and Political Activism

Los Angeles' Corey Helford Gallery is presenting the works of Nigerian painter Arinze Stanley in a major solo show called "Paranormal Portraits." Inspired by his personal experiences growing up in Nigeria and the current state of society, Stanley creates hyperrealistic drawings that act as a form of social and political activism. He uses charcoal and graphite pencils to capture everyday people and their emotions, aiming to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. "I work with my Principle...