Artist
Bruce Onobrakpeya
b. 1932 · Nigerian
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a foundational figure of Nigerian modernism whose experimental printmaking techniques, reliefs and paintings draw on Urhobo culture, folklore and Christian imagery. He developed several distinctive print processes and has taught generations of artists.
Printmaking; sculpture; painting
Major Works
- 1960sThe Last Supper →
- 1970sEruvwu Oro →
- 1980sSahelian Masquerades →
- 1980sSpirit in Ascent →
- 1990sJewels of Nomadic Images →
- 1960s onwardPlastograph Prints →
- 1960sDeep Etching Works →
- 1970sIvorex Reliefs →
- 1970s–90sUrhobo Mythology Series →
- 2000sEnvironmental Totems →
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
