“a place is not a space” Opens at Giant Runt

Giant Runt Gallery is proud to announce, a place is not a space, a solo exhibition showcasing the work of Austin Uzor. This exhibition runs from August 16, 2025, to September 27, 2025, at Giant Runt Gallery, located in the Near Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. An opening reception will be held Saturday, August 16, 6-9 pm.

Austin Uzor’s newest body of work marks a formal step forward for him while still exploring the intersection of dreams, memory, and imagination. Somewhere between abstract painting and naive carpentry, this new work allows the viewer to look and touch, translating material choices into shared experiences.

Born in the eastern part of Nigeria in the year 1991, Austin Uzor hails from Imo state. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2013 from the University of Nigeria Nsukka where he majored in drawing and painting. Shortly after graduation, he kickstarted a studio practice which led to local and international recognition that set the groundwork for his first solo show in 2016 titled “Visitors” at the Rele gallery in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved to the US in 2016 and received his Master’s degree in Drawing and Painting at the University of North Texas in 2021. Since then, Uzor has exhibited locally and internationally with works in private collections throughout Europe, Africa, and the United States.

Instagram: @austin.uzor.7

Giant Runt Gallery is located at 120 St. Louis Ave, Suite 149, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The gallery is open by appointment. For more information about this exhibition, images for press, or details about other activities, please email giantrunt@giantrunt.com, or call (361) 205-7118.

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