Nnenna Okore

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

London, October Gallery, Metamorphoses, 2011

Please note that this work is in three pieces. There is some fraying to the burlap material, however this appears to be consistent with the nature of this material. There are two breaks to the clay batons, one to the upper left hand quadrant of the work and one within the centre of the work, both are clean breaks and both pieces of clay appear to be adhered to the burlap and in stable condition. Otherwise, the work appears to be in very good original condition.
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Born in Australia in 1975, Nnenna Okore splits her time between Nigeria and the United States. Inspired by the world around her and particularly interested in varieties of texture and colour, the artist uses found objects to create her oeuvres. Using labour-intensive techniques such as twisting and weaving, Okore creates intricate and transformative works that celebrate organic forms. Studying sculpture under the tutelage of El Anatsui, the links between these two artists are evident.