Nnenne Okore: Twisted Ambience August 14, 2009

Although based in Chicago, Nnenne Okore's work is infused with her childhood memories of Nigeria where she was raised. In particular, her installation employs a mixture of common urban objects such as newspaper, rope and twigs, which remind her of the struggles of poor Africans who by necessity recycle everything. Her work has an uncanny ability to create a pleasing harmony from the chaos of urban detritus and natural elements while maintaining a very personal sense of content.