Obinna Makata
Obinna Makata is a sculptor and mixed-media artist. His practice is rooted in the use of found objects—often waste materials—to address themes of history, identity, consumerism, and evolving social values in contemporary Africa.
EXHIBITIONS
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Group Exhibition
Lagos, Nigeria · 9 - 11 July 2025
WORKS
Obinna Makata
Comfort in Captivity
48 x 60 in.
Ink, Fabric, and Acrylic on Canvas
Obinna Makata
Comfort in Captivity II
48 x 60 in.
Ink, Fabric, and Acrylic on Canvas
Obinna Makata
Judas Hug
12 x 17.3 in.
Ink, Fabric, and Acrylic on Paper
Obinna Makata
Judas Hug II
12 x 17.3 in.
Ink, Fabric, and Acrylic on Paper
Obinna Makata
They Are Not Like Us, 2018-25
60 x 60 in.
Mixed Media on Canvas
