Possessing a captivating mythic quality where vivid strokes of acrylic and ink are intertwined with ankara fabric, Makata creates a visual metaphor for a fractured cultural identity where evolving social values continue to fragment cultural structures
Obinna Makata (B.1981, Nigeria) obtained a degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, majoring in Sculpting. As a Lagos-Based Artist, his works create narrative associations that deal with cultural issues in Contemporary Nigerian society; including, cultural appropriation from the west and the lack of social infrastructure.