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Omolara presents a modern take on the traditional sculptural art of Benin. She aims to peel back preconceptions to reveal the true nature of beauty and substance. This work represents the character of a woman of power cast in bronze. The detail of the hair is superimposed in hammered iron with a patina of rust overlaid with a head dress in polished bronze and jewellery details in pewter. The photograph of the work is taken with a red spotlight to bring out the darker tones in the bronze.

I was born in Mwanza, Tanzania, and currently, live in Singapore. I have always had a passion for art. In my travels across Africa and Asia, I have collected numerous pieces that have deeply moved me. I have continued to follow the development of many of the artists whom I have known. It has saddened me that there are many outstanding artists in Africa and Asia who do not have the opportunity to engage with a wider audience who would appreciate and be enriched by their art. This project explores cultural identity in African and Asian art. I present a curated collection representing works of contemporary artists from Africa and Asia. My dream is that these works will move you and speak to you as they do to me.