OBINNA MAKATA
(visual artist)
Makata is inspired by everyday life and the ever-changing culture of his space. He works with found objects, which are mostly waste materials. His work tackles issues such as: history, race, modernity, identity, culture and evolving social values as they relate to contemporary Africa. Using waste as a medium, he creates awareness by pointing finger at the materialistic and consumerism culture that has eaten deep into the society.