2022
Bicycle tyre, Rubber inner tyre tubes, License plate and Rivets
27 x 26 in
Chiamanda means "God will not fail" in Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria. Inspired by Ewe and Ga naming traditions, I name my works based on the emotions tied to their creation. I use Yoruba and Igbo names due to their cultural connections to my heritage and the depth of their meanings.
Images from the exhibition titled Elementary Rebirth, Nubuke Foundation. Courtesy of Noldor Artist Residency.