Figurative & Environmental Artist

Sa'idu Abdulmumini Degri is a Nigerian figurative and environmental visual artist from Gombe State, Northern Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, with a major in Painting, from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Deeply inspired by nature and socio-cultural realities, his work is rooted in storytelling, driven by a commitment to environmental and social advocacy.

Sa'idu’s practice blends impressionism and expressionism, combining both conventional & non-conventional media such as oil and acrylic, organic materials like charcoal lumps, tree bark, and branches. This experimental approach allows him to evoke powerful emotions while addressing pressing ecological and human issues. His art explores the fragile balance between the natural world and the destructive consequences of human actions; calling attention to climate change, deforestation, and environmental degradation.

Over the years, Sa'idu’s work has gained both national and international recognition. He is a recipient of a Gold Medal at the iCreate Africa Skills Fest Regional (Art Category, 2019) and an award winner in the Senior Drawing Category (2018). His work has been showcased in major exhibitions including the United Nations' Hope in Action Exhibition in Rome (2024), the UN SDG Action Campaign Art Exhibition in New York (2024), and the Nigeria Economic Summit Art Exhibition (2024). He has also exhibited at Art For Life in Helsinki, Finland (2024), Reflections on Childhood by The 34 Gallery(2024), the Kaduna Fashion Art Festival (2023), TEDx Kangiwa Book and Art Showcase (2021), and the Faculty of Environmental Design Exhibition at ABU Zaria (2019), among others.

Through his creative lens, Saidu seeks to inspire reflection, empathy, and collective action. His mission as an artist is to use visual storytelling not only to expose environmental and societal challenges, but also to promote sustainability, resilience, and hope, both in Nigeria and global horizon.