Nnenna Okore
Nnenna Okore (Born in 1975 in Australia, raised mainly in Nsukka, Nigeria. Lives and works in Nigeria and Chicago, USA)
Nnenna Okore’s intricate works contain rich textures and reveal extraordinary manifestations of colour and formations, often resembling organic elements in nature, such as roots, veins, and flora. Each visceral sculpture is created through various repetitive and labour-intensive processes, like teasing, twisting, dyeing, and sewing, applied to natural materials such as cheesecloth, burlap and paper. Her works explore the exquisite qualities of detailed surfaces and the surprisingly dramatic exuberance of organic formations.