Asiaan Agwonwan IV

The Story Behind the Artwork

Asiaan Agwonwan' (translated 'The Posing Lady' in the Annang dialect spoken by the Annang people of Akwa-Ibom), pays tribute to the women of the South South and South East regions of Nigeria. The piece celebrates their vibrant cultural heritage, showcased through their colourful, patterned clothing worn on special occasions, and their confident, poised demeanor.