ONIMAJEMU
2023

PPR pipe, Rubber Inner Tubes, Bicycle Rims, License plates and Rivets
    
80.5 x 73.9 in

My creative process involves weaving tapestries from discarded inner tubes and license plates, focusing on upcycling materials sourced from vulcanizer shops.

Onimajemu, meaning "Covenant keeping God" in Yoruba, reflects the naming traditions that inspire me. Drawing from Ewe and Ga cultures, I name my works based on the emotions and contexts of their creation, such as joy or contemplation. I use Yoruba names due to their connection with the Ga tribe and explore Igbo names for their shared depth.

Photo: Yuma Nishimura, Courtesy of Anzai Gallery, Tokyo
FORM COMES TO MIND, ANZAI GALLERY, TOKYO
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