ABIEYUWA EIGBOBO

artist

““Obhiaha” is a 3d model of an Esan/Edo bride wearing a hairstyle known as Eto-Okuku adorned with traditional coral beads, which represent power, royalty, beauty and wealth and also are believed to hold special powers. With this work, I am interested in decolonizing the cultural institutions that house these ornate objects, tribal wear that showcases African beauty, redistributing them using new forms of digital fabrication.”

BLACK & UNDERRATED

“I feel like in the near future, people will recognize my talent and potential. This is part of what motivates me to keep creating, learning and looking for new opportunities to showcase my creativity.”