Martha Adanma

Martha Adanma

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Martha Ada Okechukwu is a Nigerian visual artist whose practice explores Black identity, lineage, family, relationships, and human connection through contemporary figurative painting. Working primarily in mixed media, she combines acrylic with tactile elements such as beads and cowries to create richly textured surfaces that bridge painting and object.

Her work centers on the spiritual, cultural, and emotional presence of her subjects, often depicting figures with deep black skin tones illuminated by vibrant accents of color, and engaging themes of womanhood, childhood, and generational continuity. Drawing from Igbo heritage and broader African traditions, her compositions reflect themes of identity, resilience, ancestry, and sacred embodiment.

Martha's practice seeks to honor the visibility and inner life of African figures, positioning them as carriers of memory, relationship, and cultural continuity.

Explore all artworks (8)

Painting, Lullaby, Martha Adanma

Painting . 74.9 x 91.4 cm Painting . 29.5 x 36 inch

CHF 1,035 CHF 932

Painting, Her First Love, Martha Adanma

Painting . 101.1 x 101.3 x 2.5 cm Painting . 39.8 x 39.9 x 1 inch

CHF 1,035 CHF 932

Painting, Lullaby, Martha Adanma

Painting . 75 x 92 x 3 cm Painting . 29.5 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,137

Painting, Olanma (Priceless Jewel), Martha Adanma

Painting . 106.7 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting . 42 x 36 x 1 inch

CHF 1,294 CHF 1,165

Painting, The Object of Awe, Martha Adanma

Painting . 92 x 75 x 3 cm Painting . 36.2 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,137

Painting, Her First Love, Martha Adanma

Painting . 101 x 101 x 3 cm Painting . 39.8 x 39.8 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,672

Painting, The Beholders: What is Man, Martha Adanma

Painting . 139.7 x 99.6 x 2.5 cm Painting . 55 x 39.2 x 1 inch

CHF 1,726 CHF 1,553

Painting, Olanma (Priceless Jewel), Martha Adanma

Painting . 107 x 92 x 3 cm Painting . 42.1 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,477