Bright Toh

Born on the 6th of august 1994 in Buea, Bright Toh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Buea. Notwithstanding his Engineering academic background, Toh is a self-taught visual artist.

Bright Toh is a visual artist with artistry portraying the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.

He is a 2022 ‘Last Picture Show’ Lagos Edition (Collective exhibition) Participant. He also won the UNHCR global Youth With Refugee Art Award 2020. He has worked with international organizations such as WFP, WildAid, UNESCO, IOM and many more on art-based projects. His works were published by THE GUARDIAN (UK)on their Global illustrated City series 2019. Articles about

Bright Toh and his works have been published on platforms such as Euro web, Cagle and more.

Artist statement
My artworks portrays the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife and their common environment, through the possession
of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.

Submitted by Constance and Sons Gallery