African artists are bubbling with unbridled creativity. It makes one wonder and appreciate their artistic creative process and how excellent they convey messages in their works of art. Still speaking of unbridled creativity, there's Samuel Uzoma, the African artist whose paintings are done with recycled fabric materials. He uses a blend of fabric collages to create vibrant and colorful young African women’s faces.

Born in 1981, the contemporary artist Studied Fine Art and Design at the University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Samuel’s paintings allow you to appreciate the bold display of African women’s beauty highlighted through fabric arts. But what's more scintillating is his ability to capture depth, particularly within the eyes. His painted portraits “Nostalgic beauty” and “Purple house” in Sisi Eko series reverberate this feminine mien.

The two works, Nostalgic and Sisi Eko depict a woman’s face with eclectically juxtaposed bits of fabric designs on the canva exuding harmony and creating very pleasurable visuals for the viewer.

Samuel is particular about painting African women because he believes the world is a woman’s world. He said: “What makes the world exist till date is the woman who makes reproduction possible. Everything started flourishing when women came into play. My work hinges on globalization, cultural value, and the aesthetics of beauty.”

The artist chose to infuse fabric collage with his painting because he sees fabrics as one of man's essential needs. “Fabrics are global identities that unite humanity. Each of my works has uncountable pieces from different parts of the world collaged in one face, revealing diverse cultural motifs and symbols.” 

“Fabrication examines how we constructively construct and live in our society. It intertwines human visible infrastructures, natural endowments, and our speedy embrace of digital life, as globalization is the new way of life.” He stressed.

Samuel’s use of fabric, which stems from the influence of his mother as a tailor, challenges the artist to express his artistic abilities and still manages to resonate with deep emotions that every viewer relates with. It communicates the artist’s dexterity in collage which is quite resplendent.

Though fabric art is yet to be fully tapped in Africa, it doesn't deter Samuel from seeking ways to improvise his artwork. An innovation that not only prevent pollution but also extracts beauty from waste.

Samuel's fabric arts are accessible on Aworanka. You can own one of them to beautify and create an appealing look for your home and office.