Oil paint, acrylic paint, and beads on gessoboard, 2026
48 x 36 in
In Uga Azi, the Age of Suffering, many move through the world disconnected from what the Igbo call mmuo, the soul or life force that links the self to memory, ancestry, and divinity. Igbo spiritual thought understands the soul as layered: chi carries personal destiny, eke anchors the body to the physical world, mmuo moves between the seen and unseen, and onyeuwa binds one life to another across time.
When practiced by a diviner, Uli is not simply decorative. Its marks trace spiritual patterns that have faded from view, revealing paths that speak to who a person is and why they are here.
The Igbo saying Onye kwe, chi ya ekwe reminds us: “If one agrees, their chi agrees.”
In reconnecting with the soul, we begin to remember what has been forgotten.
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Interested in viewing this work in person, discussing delivery options, or arranging payment? Contact Swift before purchasing.
Oil paint, acrylic paint, and beads on gessoboard, 2026
48 x 36 in
In Uga Azi, the Age of Suffering, many move through the world disconnected from what the Igbo call mmuo, the soul or life force that links the self to memory, ancestry, and divinity. Igbo spiritual thought understands the soul as layered: chi carries personal destiny, eke anchors the body to the physical world, mmuo moves between the seen and unseen, and onyeuwa binds one life to another across time.
When practiced by a diviner, Uli is not simply decorative. Its marks trace spiritual patterns that have faded from view, revealing paths that speak to who a person is and why they are here.
The Igbo saying Onye kwe, chi ya ekwe reminds us: “If one agrees, their chi agrees.”
In reconnecting with the soul, we begin to remember what has been forgotten.
~
Shipping for original works is arranged individually after purchase based on size, destination, and insurance requirements. Depending on the collector’s location, local delivery or pickup options may also be available.
Interested in viewing this work in person, discussing delivery options, or arranging payment? Contact Swift before purchasing.
