An Afrosurrealist Story
ECHOES is an Afrosurrealist story exploring grief, perseverance, and triumph through the emotional and historical weight of the Biafran War (Also known as the Nigerian civil war), conveyed through four distinct perspectives.
The project uses this surrealist lens to explore identity, empathy, and curiosity by drawing inspiration from West African spiritual themes, Igbo mythology, anime, graphic novels, and video games. ECHOES presents a cohesive and visually arresting collection of physical and digital art.
My aim is to celebrate African and Igbo heritage, honouring the past, igniting a modern cultural renaissance, and forging an empathetic future where our culture and identity are authentically preserved.
COMING SOON
Inspired by a series of pivotal events, filmmaker Ifenna Okeke taps into his cultural heritage, passion for storytelling, worldbuilding and personal life to develop a vision that looks into a fictional unseen world of the Igbo people.
Building on the foundation of identity and its social impact, artist and designer David Ogbe explores the relationship among storytelling, architecture, and symbolism through art, which represents personal and cultural identities.
This project was a labour of love by two artists, showcasing their love of art and its impact on their community.
Cover art by Umi-Amara Ibrahim
Graphic design by David Ogbe
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Both organizations have been instrumental in bringing this project to life through grants.
