OWAMBE is a local name used to describe flamboyant parties in a typical Nigerian Yoruba cultural setting where food and drinks are lavished in style. However, it later became accepted by other tribes as a way of hosting parties. It typically depicts people, especially women in “asoebi” attires wearing the popular head gear called a “Gele”. It is believed that the size or how exorbitant the headgear looks, depicted how influential or affluential the person may be. Although a social gathering, it is believed to be an avenue where people connected and created more friendships while having great food and drinks. The painting depicts a woman wearing gold headgear and flamboyant jewelry. She seems to look wealthy because of her attire.
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas, 48x48 inches, 2017.
Available in limited edition prints only
OWAMBE is a local name used to describe flamboyant parties in a typical Nigerian Yoruba cultural setting where food and drinks are lavished in style. However, it later became accepted by other tribes as a way of hosting parties. It typically depicts people, especially women in “asoebi” attires wearing the popular head gear called a “Gele”. It is believed that the size or how exorbitant the headgear looks, depicted how influential or affluential the person may be. Although a social gathering, it is believed to be an avenue where people connected and created more friendships while having great food and drinks. The painting depicts a woman wearing gold headgear and flamboyant jewelry. She seems to look wealthy because of her attire.
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas, 48x48 inches, 2017.
Available in limited edition prints only