Mesoma Onyeagba
Work Details
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This piece acknowledges black women as icons while remarking on an ongoing steady series of interpersonal relationships I have built. I see the abstract elements as a deconstructed
representation of the self opposed to painting me as figure. I see my self as the ambiance in my paintings
Artist Bio
Mesoma Hammida Onyeagba (b. Nigeria, Port Harcourt) is an interdisciplinary artist based in the New York/New Jersey area, who explores painting, textiles, and fashion-based art. Drawing from her Nigerian heritage, Onyeagba transforms discarded fabrics into cherished artifacts that carry histories, memories, and personal narratives. With a BFA from the University of Ottawa 2022 and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) 2024, Onyeagba redefines traditional notions of beauty by advocating for the appreciation of upcycled art and aesthetics.
Mediums
Painting, Textiles & Fiber, N/A