Eden Culture Art Gallery

13/05/2026

BENEATH THE EYES
Hidden Depths, Complexity, Emotions
[5000 Steel screws Sculpture]

03/05/2026

BENEATH THE EYES
Hidden Depths, Complexity, Emotions

10/04/2026

NEW BEGINNINGS
11,000 Steel screws

24/03/2026

OWAMBE PARTY
20,000 Steel screws

OWANBE
From the glittering A*o ebi to the sweet cool music from a live band or sometime more than one band engaged to entertain the guests
then there is the sweet Naija jollof aroma from the Olopo (Caterers) Its time for owanbe Party in Nigeria

Owambe translated is, “it is happening here”. You could also say “we full ground and na we dey here” in pidgin English. The music of course is accompanied by lots of food, drinks and many delicacies flowing. We do Owambes to celebrate birthdays, marriages, funeral of old people, anniversaries of institutions and any worthy accomplishment.

These parties of course come with a lot of dancing, merry making amongst friends and comedians entertaining guests with rib cracking jokes, while the Master of ceremony acknowledges dignitaries intermittently. The musician of course eulogises the celebrant and important friends, who in turn show appreciation by ‘spraying’ money as a reward on the celebrant and musician as desired.

It is not uncommon to eat a five course meal in no particular order during the course of one Owambe party. It would include appetizers like corn and coconut, small chops of different grades, the main meal in different varieties such as jollof rice or amala and ewedu, pounded yam with vegetable soup, desserts and other delicacies which may include, Suya (barbecued meat), Boli (roasted plantain) and roasted groundnuts or, the latest craze of garri (cassava flakes), milk, sugar and fish. You could also ask for Ewa (beans) Agoyin (agoni) and Dodo (fried plantain) with fried pepper stew as extras.

There are many things associated with an Owambe party. These days, the women employ the services of professionals to put their makeup in place and tie their geles (headtie) where applicable. Sometimes family and friends turn up in matching asoebi or anko (the party uniform) for the occasion. Now, there is even a red carpet reception with a photo station booth for guests. Small mobile bands entertain the guests upon arrival and departure outside the party venue. There is fun and funfair at every angle you look.

05/02/2026

RUBY IV
(Commissioned )
Steel screw Sculpture

Ruby's inner glow seems to hint that perhaps it contains an inner fire. This visual effect may have inspired some curious bits of lore.

The worth of a virtuous woman is far above ruby
She exudes lights and beauty from within
Just like the inner glow of rubies

A ruby placed in water could bring it to a boil. If hidden in a wrapping, the gem could shine through and reveal its presence.

13/12/2025

May the joy and blessings of Christmas 🎄 be upon you and your family the season and beyond.

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merrychristmas🎄

05/12/2025

....jumo

19/09/2025