Yerins Abraham
What Bones Remember
What Bones Remember is a limited series of hand-cut, layered ink drawings by Yerins Abraham, a Nigerian polymath and storyteller. Each piece reflects the resilience of memory, the quiet dignity of decay, and the beauty found in what endures. Created during a period of personal artistic challenge, What Bones Remember is both a declaration and a question. It asks what is left when opportunity fades, and what truth survives when recognition is withheld. This initial 6-piece collection marks the beginning of a larger visual archive. Future works may continue to expand the series, evolving its language and form, yet always rooted in the central question: When all else is stripped away, what remains?
Exhibition Artworks
About the creator
- Yerins is a contemporary visual artist and multidisciplinary creator whose work is grounded in the meticulous use of ink on paper. His art delves into themes of identity, chaos, and the subconscious, brought to life through a creative process marked by patience and intentionality. Many of his pieces take years to complete, reflecting a meditative and deeply thoughtful approach to artmaking. With exhibitions in galleries across Nigeria, Yerins is passionate about sharing African narratives with a global audience through his distinctive and evolving visual language. In addition to his artistic career, Yerins is a trained medical doctor and a prominent public figure with a strong social media presence. His diverse background informs his work, allowing him to seamlessly blend elements of science, personal experience, and cultural insight into bold, compelling visual statements.
Artist Statement
Yerins is a contemporary visual artist and multidisciplinary creator from Nigeria. His work is primarily executed in ink on paper, exploring themes of identity, chaos, and the subconscious. Drawing from African heritage, philosophy, and personal experience, his highly detailed and conceptually layered artworks are created through a slow, intentional process. Each piece serves as a meditation on presence, purpose, and the intricacies of navigating a seemingly random world.
Education
Yerins earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree with distinction from Sumy State University in Sumy, Ukraine, graduating in 2019.
Solo Exhibitions
Yerins has held several solo exhibitions, including “Mother” in Lagos, Nigeria (March 2024) and Cape Town, South Africa (September 2024), both hosted as private exhibition views. He also exhibited “Index” at Retro Africa Gallery in Abuja, Nigeria (April 2021), which included an unveiling and book launch, and “Index: Monochrome” at Kokopelli Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria (December 2021).
Selected Works
His notable works include Mother (2024), a 106cm x 275cm pen and ink piece on paper; Index (2020), measuring 106cm x 365cm; Heartbeat (2018); Priceless (2016); and Motherhood (2016).
Publications & Creative Works
In 2021, Yerins published Index, a book inspired by his artwork of the same name. This publication captures the depth and narrative intricacies behind the visual piece, serving as both an artistic extension and philosophical reflection.
Masterpieces by Yerins Abraham
