Born and raised between Nigeria and England, REWA’s hybrid upbringing greatly informs her work and indeed perfectly depicts the sensation that is the modern Afropolitan woman. Forward thinking, progressive, uninhibited, and self aware, yet still rooted, albeit loosely, in the expectations, duty and responsibility that tradition and ancient ...

Igbo Vernacular Art | Paintings by REWA - inspired by the South-Eastern Igbo tribe of Nigeria

May 29, 2020 · REWA is known for creating Igbo Vernacular Art; paintings that explore and celebrate the Igbo culture of Nigeria. REWA's vibrant portraits depict the women of Igboland as they experience varying roles in society and shifts in power throughout their lifetime. In her work, REWA creates female-centered narratives that serve as an exploration into ...

This exhibition is a celebration of Nigerian heritage and women's empowerment, echoing the voices of my ancestors and amplifying the contributions of women. It is a reminder that our cultural tapestry is rich and diverse, woven from the threads of …

REWA is a globally celebrated visual artist whose heritage-inspired art has been featured in fairs, museum, and gallery exhibitions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. ... in Spain, the Contemporary Art Centre New Orleans (CACNO), the Nigerian National Museum, Band Of Vices Gallery in Los Angeles, DeBuck Gallery, and Urban Zen ...

REWA was born and raised between Nigeria and England and received a BSc. in Physiology and Pharmacology from University College London (UCL). She previously worked as the Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations for a …

In my case, that tradition is Igbo, South Eastern Nigeria’s ethnic group, often considered the country’s most enterprising and independently minded. The ancient customs and values of the Igbo people, along with their fierce independence, are woven into my portraits and explored through a contemporary lens.

REWA’s primary body of work, The Pantheon, celebrating Nigerian deities, led to her appointment as ReLe Gallery’s 2017 Young Contemporary in Lagos, Nigeria. She went on to exhibit her collection, Onicha Ado N’Idu , which delved into the significance of naming rites and traditions within the Igbo culture in Nigeria, at the Gallery of ...

REWA Nigerian, b. 1987. Follow. 1.1k. 1.1k Followers. REWA’s bold acrylic and ink figurative portraits glorify and celebrate the women of Africa. Entirely self-taught, REWA first grabbed attention with her 14-piece of body of work, “The Pantheon” (2016) which portrayed female African goddesses as ...

Born and raised between Nigeria and England, REWA’s hybrid upbringing greatly informs her work, and indeed perfectly depicts the sensation that is the modern ‘afropolitan’ woman. Forward thinking, progressive, uninhibited, and self-aware, yet still rooted, albeit loosely, in the expectations, duty and responsibility that tradition and ...