About
Amara Okonkwo is a celebrated contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of traditional African imagery and modern abstraction.
Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries across Africa, Europe, and North America. A graduate of the Nairobi School of Art, Amara's distinctive style combines bold colors with subtle textures, creating works that speak to both heritage and innovation.
"My art is a bridge between generations. Through each brushstroke, I carry forward the stories my grandmother told me, the colors of the earth I grew up on, and the dreams of those who came before me."
Specialties
Oil Painting
Acrylic
Mixed Media
Landscape
Abstract
Portrait
Selected Exhibitions
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Nairobi Art Week 2024 - Solo Exhibition
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African Contemporary, London 2023 - Group Show
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Circle Art Gallery 2023 - Featured Artist
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1-54 Art Fair, Marrakech 2022
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Smithsonian African Art Museum 2021 - Acquisition
Awards & Recognition
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Kenya Visual Artist of the Year 2023
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African Art Prize Nominee 2022
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Nairobi School of Art Distinguished Alumni 2020
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