Diana Ohiozebau: Not Alone As Such

Diana Ohiozebau, Keep Us Together, 2022. Courtesy of the artist.

Diana Ohiozebau: Not Alone As Such

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre, Edmonton, AB - May 2 – Jun 14

by Lissa Robinson

Diana Ohiozebau creates vivid and distinctive artwork exploring Black identity, femininity and African culture. Not Alone As Such features “large-scale, mixed-media paintings that seamlessly blend acrylic paint media, collaged African print fabrics, [and looped] yarn.” Suspended from the ceiling, her thought provoking pieces challenge artistic boundaries through vibrant colours, graphic patterns and texture. As they blur the boundaries between painting, textile and sculpture, Ohiozebau’s vibrant and intricate works explore resilience, identity and community, emphasizing shared humanity across race, culture and geography.