Born in 1990 in Nigeria and based in Nsukka, Samuel Nnorom is an artist whose practice bridges textile, sculpture, and installation. Holding a Master’s degree in Sculpture from the University of Nigeria and associated with the New Nsukka School, he creates hybrid forms using discarded Ankara textiles, second-hand clothing, and upholstery materials, assembled into clusters of “bubbles” that symbolize human relationships and social dynamics.
Recognized with major international awards, including the Ettore and Ines Fico Prize at Artissima (2023) and the Global Art for Change Prize from the Saatchi Gallery (2022), he has exhibited across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. In 2024, his work is the subject of monographic exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery in London and the Textile Museum of Canada. His pieces have entered significant collections such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art.
Founder of the Ulo Nka residency in Nsukka, Nnorom develops a practice in which everyday materials become metaphors for survival, movement, and community. His recent large-scale installations, incorporating fishing nets and mosquito nets, address the political, social, and emotional realities faced by migrants and displaced populations.