Uzo Egonu’s Old Boots and Shoes (1974) is part of a series of etchings that capture everyday objects—boots, fruits, teapots, and etching presses—drawn from his daily life. With a keen eye for still life, Egonu juxtaposed these familiar items to create intriguing relationships, both with each other and their surroundings. While much of his work
One of Egonu’s most celebrated series of etchings, Once Upon a Time in Ibo-land was created as a tribute to his Nigerian homeland, this series reflects his deep connection to the oral traditions of Igbo culture. Through the five etchings in this series, Egonu conjured up images from his childhood, reinterpreting the folk tales of
Uzo Egonu (1931–1996) was a Nigerian artist born in Onitsha, Nigeria. In 1945, at the age of 13, he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his education. He studied at the Camberwell School of Art in London, where he was influenced by both European modernism and his African heritage. Egonu traveled and exhibited extensively
Uzo Egonu (1931 – 1996) An introspective, deeply private artist in his lifetime, Uzo Egonu’s reputation has grown steadily in Nigeria in the past decade or so. Part of the reason for this is the increased interest in the art of modernist pioneers like Ben Enwonwu, Abayomi Barber, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yussuf Grillo, Jimo Akolo and
