“The eyes that look are common but the eyes that see are rare”. On Display Gallery (ODG) represents the created products on display for the world to perceive in an eccentric perspective, is not only intended to highlight the authenticity and creativity of African designs and art, their potential and cultural leverage, but mainly to evoke an in-depth awakening of our continent in conversation with the Western ideals. It is meant to encourage a comprehensive and thorough dialogue with some of the greatest and most creative talents from the continent. Why should we wait for others to do it for us? 

The language of On Display Gallery (ODG) is to convey exhibitions that restore concept of identity as well as to also provide ideological healing.

The aim is to challenge our thought system (belief system) on the perception we have about Africa and it position with the rest of the world. One’s belief system forms the basis of our thinking. Everything begins with a belief system which comes from  an ideas that we have been conditioned to accept as true. Our ideas came from somewhere, therefore, if the source of our ideas is corrupt, the end result will also be corrupt.

The goal of On Display Gallery (ODG) and its philosophical position is to educate and re-educate, to define and re-define, to renew our thought system and to provide a clear understanding that there is value and beauty coming from Africa and it conversation context with the Western realm. This can only be achieved however, through an unadulterated perception of Africa.

On Display Gallery (ODG) is the home of Artwork and Designs that deals with SELF LOVE. Self love is a result of self discovery, self source, self worth, self esteem, self concept, self identity, self value, self awareness. This is what defines the whole of a single person. 

Slogan
“We are on display, don’t see like how they see”

Target Audience:
General public of all ages.
Supporting Programs and Educational Events
Designers dialogue and discussions
Special guest speakers
Community conversation

Retail:
Supporting books, souvenirs, prints, artwork and/or other materials that could be available for sale.