Hilary Allumaga was born and raised in the small village of Alogani in the Nasarawa state in north-central Nigeria. Allumaga was a mostly self-taught artist until coming to the United States to study studio art. Allumaga lost his hearing after contracting meningitis at the age of 3. He attended Gallaudet University and received a bachelor's degree in Studio Art in 2008. He loves art in all forms and sharing his work with others. He lives in Silver Spring, MD, with his wife and four children. Hilary Allumaga's abstract paintings are scenes of Nigerian life, in which he uses dark colors to represent past struggles and bright colors to signify hope for the future. The use of round shapes and starbursts also symbolizes the future. "Some of my paintings reflect my emotional past and wishes for brighter days to come," said Allumaga. "I see a future that is vibrant and full of promise. As a deaf artist, I see colors and textures communicating my feelings. They vibrate from the canvas."
Abstract painting with four irregular rectangular backgrounds forms in (clockwise from center) orange, pink, green, and blue hues. White horizontal starburst across the center of the painting with the dark purple triangular form at the right.. Spirit - That is the people who show appreciation toward an individual who is so kind to them in life. Multiple colors and textures on the canvas symbolize the spirits themselves, and they show gratitude for the rewards given to them by the person."
| Title | Medium | Year | Size | Acquired | Picture |
| Spirit | Acrylic on board | 2016 | 62 x 124 cm | Purchased by Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian |  |
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