Martha Okechukwu
Martha Ada Okechukwu is a contemporary Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She has a diploma in Fine and Applied Art.
Her paintings and beaded mixed media works are mostly centered on female figures and children especially the girl child. She shows the power of feminity through painting female figures in different familiar and intimate settings. Her works celebrate the beauty of African female figures usually accompanied with unique African hair styles, beads, African patterns and motifs.
Black or very dark shades of colour dominates majority of her works inspired by the "Black lives Matter" movement as she believes that black is beautiful.
She draws inspiration from everyday activities, kids, life experiences, music and issues affecting children especially the girl child.
She tells relatable stories through art.
Discover contemporary artworks by Martha Okechukwu, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary nigerian artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Collages. Account type: Artist , member since 2023 (Country of origin Nigeria). Buy Martha Okechukwu's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Martha Okechukwu. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.
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Martha Ada Okechukwu is a contemporary Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She has a diploma in Fine and Applied Art.
Her paintings and beaded mixed media works are mostly centered on female figures and children especially the girl child. She shows the power of feminity through painting female figures in different familiar and intimate settings. Her works celebrate the beauty of African female figures usually accompanied with unique African hair styles, beads, African patterns and motifs.
Black or very dark shades of colour dominates majority of her works inspired by the "Black lives Matter" movement as she believes that black is beautiful.
She draws inspiration from everyday activities, kids, life experiences, music and issues affecting children especially the girl child.
She tells relatable stories through art.
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NIGERIA
- Date of birth : 1989
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- Groups: Contemporary Nigerian Artists

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+234Art Fair 2025
Ecobank Pan African Centre, 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.
It is the second edition of the renowned and mind-blowing +234 fair celebrating the future of Nigerian Art. It is a five-day exhibition dedicated to showcasing the works of over 260 emerging and un-galleried Nigerian artists. a
Date: March 27th – 31st, 2025e
Venue: Ecobank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.