HeadscarfMary OgemboNone

  • Painting mediumPainting
  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Art periodContemporary
  • Dimensions100.0 x 100.0 cm
  • MuseumGoDown 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)

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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.

About this artwork

  • Title: Headscarf
  • Artist: Mary Ogembo
  • Original dimensions: 100.0 x 100.0 cm
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: GoDown Arts Centre
  • Medium: Painting
  • Period: Contemporary
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: african femininity, identity and resilience

Quick Facts

  • Artistic style: Textured portraits
  • Notable elements or techniques: Close up portrait, red background
  • Artist: Mary Ogembo
  • Title: Headscarf
  • Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm

Questions & Answers

What art movement does "Headscarf" by Mary Ogembo belong to?

"Headscarf" by Mary Ogembo belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What emotion does "Headscarf" by Mary Ogembo convey?

"Headscarf" by Mary Ogembo conveys a powerful emotional tone.

Which artist is "Headscarf" attributed to?

The artist behind "Headscarf" is Mary Ogembo. The work is catalogued under Mary Ogembo's name.

What emotion does the Contemporary Realism work "Headscarf" convey?

Within the Contemporary Realism movement, "Headscarf" is recorded with a powerful tone.

What are the reproduction rights of "Headscarf" at the GoDown Arts Centre?

The original "Headscarf" is at the GoDown Arts Centre, and the work is still protected by copyright.

How does "Headscarf" fit into Mary Ogembo's themes and style?

"Headscarf" shares with Mary Ogembo's other works its Contemporary Realism style and the recorded themes: african femininity, kenyan cultural heritage, celebrating female spirit, demystifying african women, identity and resilience.

Who created "Headscarf" and what style is it in?

Mary Ogembo created "Headscarf" within the Contemporary Realism movement.

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