Akuko Onwa
£1,050.00Price
A deeply maternal piece inspired by the life of Demas Nwoko, an influential Nigerian artist and architect. Before Demas was born, his mother had lost four children in infancy.
Overwhelmed by fear and hope, she named him Udene, meaning vulture - a creature associated with survival and resilience in Igbo cosmology.
The painting reflects the emotional complexity of that moment - a mother desperate to protect her legacy and cope with grief through naming, storytelling, and ritual.
The moon symbolizes continuity, ancestral witness, and the passage of time.
Medium: Acrylic and Red Clay Soil on Canvas
Size: 120cm × 90cm
Year: 2025
Shipped with Certificate of Authenticity