Title

Mkparita Uka (“Tête-à-Tête”)

Identifier

Ihe-DA2

Creator

Darberechi Ani

Date

2021

Format

60.96 x 91.44 cm

Medium

Oil on canvas

Abstract

Mkparita Uka captures a moment of connection between a lady with a bold Afro and a bird perched on a tree branch. The painting evokes a sense of honoring the past, as the Afro symbolizes the strength and identity of the Igbo woman, while the bird represents freedom and the spiritual ties to ancestral wisdom. In Igbo culture, birds are considered messengers between the physical and spiritual realms, and their quiet presence in this piece invites reflection on the importance of remembering and honoring the ties between humanity, nature, and heritage.