Acrylic paint, and indigo powder on gessobord, 2026
48 x 36 in.
N’etiti Akara, means “Between the Symbols” or “Between the Marks,” in Igbo.
The work draws inspiration from ukara cloth, an indigo-dyed textile associated with the Ekpe society of southeastern Nigeria and western Cameroon. Inscribed with Nsibidi symbols, ukara transforms cloth into a coded surface carrying personal, communal, and spiritual significance while functioning as a metaphor for protection, and guarded knowledge.
What parts of us are meant to be openly read?
What parts of us should remain partially obscured?
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Acrylic paint, and indigo powder on gessobord, 2026
48 x 36 in.
N’etiti Akara, means “Between the Symbols” or “Between the Marks,” in Igbo.
The work draws inspiration from ukara cloth, an indigo-dyed textile associated with the Ekpe society of southeastern Nigeria and western Cameroon. Inscribed with Nsibidi symbols, ukara transforms cloth into a coded surface carrying personal, communal, and spiritual significance while functioning as a metaphor for protection, and guarded knowledge.
What parts of us are meant to be openly read?
What parts of us should remain partially obscured?
~
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.
