At Omoma Art, we sell limited edition art prints and original art of promising, emerging artists who are relatively under-recognized, and already established African artists. We connect our clients to African virtual artists selected by our team of experienced curators and appraisal experts.
OSCAR UKONU
(b. 1993) is a self-taught hyperrealist living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. Through an iconography of personal and cultural references, he continually explores black identity and pride in an increasingly globalized world and ideas surrounding Afrorealism. Relentless in his meticulous approach to detail, Ukonu bathes his sitters in ethereal light - his dexterity and mastery of the ballpoint pen evident in the careful juxtaposition of broader strokes and intricate more delicate lines to heighten areas of interest and create an illusion of stark reality. He defines his process as "a practice in time and patience", working approximately 200 to 400 hours on a decently sized piece. His art serves as a medium to lend his voice in engaging pertinent issues in society. Oscar Ukonu was part of the seminal exhibition "Insanity "at Omenka Gallery Lagos, and his works can be found in several significant collections in Nigeria and abroad.
