Godspower Okoro's Art Merges Cultures and Myths

Godspower Okoro, a multidisciplinary artist from Imo State, Nigeria, has centered storytelling in his visual practice since 2011. He draws from his cultural heritage, incorporating myths and rituals into his work across painting, mixed media, and installation.

His experiences in Lagos and Aberdeen, Scotland, have enriched his artistic vocabulary. Okoro's work serves as a repository of collective memory and a medium for exploring themes of healing, resistance, and identity.

He intertwines Igbo beliefs, such as the Iyi-ụwa, and Yoruba concepts like the Abiku with Scottish folklore, notably the Stoor Worm legend. His mixed-media piece "Sisters of the Soil" (2025) reinterprets the Stoor Worm myth, transforming its narrative of sacrifice into a reflection on vulnerability.

The artwork features seven figures in Ankara wax prints and Scottish tartan, symbolizing cultural entanglement and resilience. Okoro's technique and composition echo Pablo Picasso’s "Guernica," addressing silenced voices and systemic violence through fragmented identities.