Headscarf
Painting- Contemporary Realism
Contemporary
100.0 x 100.0 cm
GoDown Arts Centre
mary ogembo (1990 – 2024)
Discover vibrant Kenyan artist Mary Ogembo's portraits of African women celebrating female spirit & daily life through acrylic & oil paintings.
GoDown Arts Centre (Nairobi, Kenya)
Explore Kenyan creativity at GoDown Arts Centre! Discover contemporary art exhibitions, performing arts performances & multimedia installations fostering local talent since 2003.
Kenyan artist Mary Ogembo uses art to demystify the African woman, and to tear down stereotypes by depicting beauty reflected in their every-day activity. Mary started her artist career in 1998 after receiving her Diploma in Fine Art from the Creative Art Centre in Nairobi. Based at the GoDown Arts Centre between 2004 and 2008, Mary’s tenacity and commitment to her craft has seen her work exhibited in spaces around the world in 2004. During her career, Mary has had numerous opportunities for residencies, curatorship, and media exposure.
За това произведение
- Заглавие: Headscarf
- Художник: mary ogembo
- Оригинални размери: 100.0 x 100.0 cm
- Формат: Square
- Авторско право: Защитен с авторско право
- Местоположение на произведението: GoDown Arts Centre
- Материал: Painting
- Епоха: Contemporary
- Творчески период: Mature Period
- Контекст на корпуса: african femininity, identity and resilience
Бързи факти
- Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm
- Artistic style: Textured portraits
- Subject or theme: African womanhood and beauty
- Artist: Mary Ogembo
- Notable elements or techniques: Close up portrait, red background
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