Nguva na Nyoka
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Nguva na Nyoka is a multimedia art series by Wangechi Mutu that explores hybrid female forms, mythology, and postcolonial identity through surreal, fantastical imagery.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Nguva na Nyoka canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork series
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multimedia art series ⓘ |
| artStyle |
fantastical imagery
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surrealism ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | Wangechi Mutu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts |
female mythological beings
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hybrid human-animal figures ⓘ oceanic and aquatic motifs ⓘ serpentine forms ⓘ |
| explores |
female subjectivity
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hybrid identities ⓘ myth-making ⓘ race and representation ⓘ the relationship between humans and nature ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary art
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multimedia art ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
African futurism
NERFINISHED
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body and transformation ⓘ colonial history ⓘ environment and ecology ⓘ gender and power ⓘ migration and displacement ⓘ spirituality ⓘ violence and healing ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
East African folklore
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feminist discourse ⓘ mermaid myths ⓘ postcolonial theory ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | Swahili NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
African diasporic experience
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feminine bodies ⓘ hybrid female forms ⓘ mythology ⓘ postcolonial identity ⓘ |
| movement | contemporary African art ⓘ |
| titleElement |
Nguva
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Nyoka ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
collage
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installation ⓘ sculpture ⓘ video ⓘ |
| visualCharacteristic |
dense layered surfaces
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fragmented bodies ⓘ ornate decorative patterns ⓘ surreal landscapes ⓘ vivid color palettes ⓘ |
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