Nengi Omuku b. 1987
Garden City, 2025
oil on sanyan
45 1/4 x 47 1/4 inches, overall
115 x 120 cm
39 3/8 x 40 1/8 inches, painting
100 x 102 cm
115 x 120 cm
39 3/8 x 40 1/8 inches, painting
100 x 102 cm
Garden City, 2025 draws inspiration from the ongoing plight of pensioners in Rivers State, Omuku’s home state, who had been denied their rightful pensions for many years. The work highlights...
Garden City, 2025 draws inspiration from the ongoing plight of pensioners in Rivers State, Omuku’s home state, who had been denied their rightful pensions for many years. The work highlights the paradox of a place commonly called the "Garden City", a symbol of abundance and beauty, while its people endure suffering and injustice. It is a reflection on hope in spite of neglect.