Pamela Enyonu Uganda, b. 1985
Biography
“I often go back to artisanal practices of weaving, plaiting, braiding, printing etc. to fill any gaps. This reinforces the relationships I share with my subjects, embedding a bit of my history in each piece.”
Pamela Enyonu was born in 1985 in Kampala, Uganda where she currently lives and works.
Pamela studied Art and Design at the Kyambogo University Banda of Kampala, Uganda. Her artistic career started in 2017 with a 3 months residency at 32 degrees East, in Kampala, where she navigated the politics of identity, trauma, and healing. After her residency, she was invited to host a solo exhibition in June 2017. Another artist's residency in Paris, France, followed in 2020, on the occasion of Africa 2020. In 2022, Enyonu has concluded her residency at AKKA Project in Venice, Italy, also being hosted by ProHelvetia, Zurich, Switzerland, in the same year.
Pamela's style is inspired by stories, materials, and the process it takes to transform them into works of art. Her works present a tactile and 3-dimensional quality that richly layered textures exploring narratives on gender, identity, empowerment, and self-awareness.
Pamela is particularly interested in the "untokenized" experiences occupying the intersection of empowerment, mental health, and identity. She continuously engages with the different communities through collaborations, workshops and seminars.
Works
Series
Exhibitions
Publications
Events
Africa 1:1 LAB - The Outcome
Opening Night at AKKA Project Venice20 May 2023Following the grand opening of Africa 1:1 Exhibition at Ca' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art in Venice, AKKA Project is thrilled to invite...Read morePamela Enyonu: Kopotu Ipikosi (And They Overcame), solo exhibition
Opening Night at AKKA Project Dubai8 March 2023AKKA Project is pleased to have you over for the opening night of Pamela Enyonu: Kopotu Ipikosi (And They Overcame) . Join us on March...Read more
Art Fairs
1-54 NEW YORK
Contemporary African Art Fair9 - 11 May 2025We are excited to announce AKKA Project’s first participation in 1-54 New York 2025, bringing contemporary African art to a key global stage. Our booth...Read moreYouNique
Boutique Fair of Arts28 - 30 March 2025AKKA Project is excited to announce its exhibition project for YouNique - Boutique Fair of Arts , taking place from 28 to 30 March 2025...Read moreAKAA - Also Known As Africa 2023
20 - 22 October 2023AKKA Project is pleased to announce its second participation at AKAA – Also Known As Africa – Fair 2023 , an art fair dedicated to...Read moreAKAA - Also Known As Africa 2022
21 - 23 October 2022AKKA Project is pleased to announce its participation at AKAA – Also Known As Africa – Fair 2022 , an art fair dedicated to artists...Read moreWopArt 2022
23 - 25 September 2022AKKA Project is pleased to announce its participation at WopArt 2022 , an art fair dedicated to artworks on paper, happening in Lugano , Switzerland,...Read more(Un)Fair 2022
7 - 10 April 2022AKKA Project is pleased to announce its participation at (Un)Fair 2022 , an art fair dedicated to contemporary artworks, collectors and galleries, happening in Milan...Read more
News
Global Muses
Exhibition at Vortic featuring Pamela Enyonu 4 October 2024AKKA Project is proud to announce its selection as a woman-managed gallery , along with its represented Ugandan artist Pamela Enyonu , to participate in...Read moreAPOLLO'S DECATHLON
Exhibition at Château de Montsoreau, Museum of Contemporary Art 10 June 2024AKKA Project had the pleasure of recommending some African artists from its roster to the curatorial board for the significant exhibition Apollo's Decathlon: A Conceptual...Read moreATEKER, IJASIBIYAYI? GREETINGS FROM THE ROAD (A DEDICATION]
A Solo Show by Pamela Enyonu 11 May 2024Ateker, ijasi biyayi? - Greetings from the Road (A Dedication] A solo show by Pamela Enyonu May 11 - July 11, 2024 The Summit Residences,...Read moreAfrica 1:1
Cinque artisti africani a Ca' Pesaro 8 May 202320 maggio – 1 ottobre 2023 Venezia, Ca’ Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna Piano terra e Project room In collaborazione con AKKA Project e Africa...Read moreNjabala: Holding Space
Annual Njabala Foundation Exhibition 2023 17 February 2023Njabala: Holding Space, an exhibition on rest, care & labour , at Makerere Art Gallery in Kampala, Uganda, opens on 8th March, 2023 . Njabala...Read moreAfrica 1 : 1 LAB, Artists Residency Program @ Ca' Pesaro
Artists in Residence 2023 14 February 2023We are thrilled to announce the Africa 1:1 LAB, an artists' residency project resulting from a collaboration between AKKA Project and Africa First by Serge...Read moreDancing With Winnowers, 2022
Njabala Foundation Guest showcase in the Empowerment exhibition at Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Germany 10 February 2023Mixed Media Installation by Pamela Enyonu Exhibition: September 10, 2022 - January 8, 2023 At the bottom of the world’s social hierarchy is the black...Read morePamela Enyonu
Artist in Residence 2022 27 August 2022AKKA Project is pleased to announce that the artist Pamela Enyonu has been selected for the fourth edition of AKKA Project | Artist Residency Program...Read moreQuarter Life
Pamela Enyonu x Moleskine Foundation 8 September 2017The Moleskine is also Ugandan. The artist Pamela Enyonu contributet to the ArtWork project by the Moleskine Foundation , brought to life by Adama Sanneh...Read more
Press
Le opere di Africa 1:1 Arrivano Nella Collezione di Ca' Pesaro
Francesca Valoncini, Martebenicult - 24 Ore Business School, 21 November 2023Art Contemporain Africain
New World TV, 7 November 2023AKKA Project collaborates with Ca’ Pesaro, the International Gallery of Modern Art and Africa First by Serge Tiroche
Art Africa Magazine, 19 September 2023Young artists put best foot forward in Venice
Bamuturaki Musinguzi, Monitor, 25 June 2023Metal artist reveals what makes people less human
BAMUTURAKI MUSINGUZI, The East African, 20 June 2023Cosa vedere a Venezia durante la Biennale Architettura 2023
Valentina Raggi, Elena Dallorso, Carlotta Trevaini e Elisa Mencarelli, AD Italia, 5 June 2023Africa 1:1, cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Francesco Liggieri , Exibart, 28 May 2023«Africa 1:1» a Ca' Pesaro Cinque artisti africani
Corriere del Veneto , 26 May 2023Intervista a Pamela Enyonu: ritrovarsi, a casa
Matilde Nuzzo, Arts Life, 25 May 2023Laguna d'Africa, Le visioni di cinque autori
La Lettura - Corriere della Sera, 21 May 2023L’arte africana interpreta Venezia: il progetto AFRICA 1:1
Giulia Spriano, chiasmo.xyz, 19 May 2023AFRICA 1:1 Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro a Venezia
Hestetika, 18 May 2023AFRICA 1:1. CINQUE ARTISTI AFRICANI A CA’ PESARO
Arte.it, 18 May 2023The Bag: The Biennale Architettura Guide 2023
Venezia News, 17 May 2023Le Mostre da non perdere a Venezia
Redazione, radiowebitalia.it, 17 May 2023Vedere a: Venezia e dintorni
Il Giornale dell'Arte, 16 May 2023Cinque giovani artisti africani tra residenza e dialogo con la città
La Nuova di Venezia e Mestre, 16 May 2023Venezia: Africa 1:1 Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna
Redazione, Experiences , 16 May 2023Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Redazione, Venezia Today, 16 May 2023Mostre a Venezia: la stagione degli opening è iniziata, aspettando la Biennale
Cristina D'Antonio, Il Sole 24 Ore, 15 May 2023Le Mostre in Veneto da non perdere – Blog di Padova
Alberto Botton, blogdipadova.it, 14 May 2023Venezia: la guida alle mostre d’arte da non perdere durante la Biennale di Architettura
Emma Drocco, Exibart, 14 May 2023AFRICA 1:1. Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Itinerari nell'Arte, 13 May 2023Africa 1:1. Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Arte.go, 12 May 2023“Africa 1:1 Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro”, Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna di Venezia
Mariella Belloni, LiquidArte, 12 May 2023L'arte contemporanea africana entra negli spazi della Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna di Ca' Pesaro
Redazione, Finestre sull'Arte, 11 May 2023Al via a Venezia dal 20 maggio Africa 1:1 a Ca’ Pesaro
Redazione, askanews.it, 11 May 2023L'arte contemporanea africana entra negli spazi della Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna di Ca' Pesaro
Redazione, Finestre Sull'Arte, 11 May 2023AFRICA 1:1, a Ca' Pesaro in mostra cinque giovani artisti africani
Redazione, Anordestdiche, 11 May 2023AFRICA 1:1, cinque artisti africani a Ca' Pesaro
Redazione, events.veneziaunica.it, 11 May 2023AFRICA 1:1 CINQUE ARTISTI AFRICANI A CA’ PESARO
nonsoloeventiparma.it, 10 May 2023AFRICA 1:1 Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Redazione, Pikasus Arte News, 8 May 2023AFRICA 1:1 a Ca’ Pesaro in un viaggio alla scoperta dell’Africa
Redazione, weekendpremium.it, 6 May 2023CINQUE ARTISTI AFRICANI A CA' PESARO.
ArTribune, 5 May 2023AFRICA 1:1 Cinque artisti africani a Ca’ Pesaro
Visit MUVE, 5 May 2023Giovani africani e le donazioni di Sironi e Testa
Il Giornale dell'Arte, 2 May 2023Africa 1:1 Lab – Artists’ Residency Project, THE OUTCOME
My Art Guides, 1 May 2023Africa 1:1 LAB Features Five Young Artists Across Africa
Catherine Bardi, Art News Africa, 21 April 2023CWA PICKS: SPRING 2023
College Art, 6 March 2023Pamela Enyonu holds first solo exhibition in Dubai
Bamuturaki Musinguzi, Daily Monitor, 3 March 2023Nell'arte il Veneto fiorisce. Le mostre di primavera da non perdere
Damiano Martin, metropolitano.it, 3 March 2023Liberatory Art and Femme Resistance
UniPD, 5 October 2022African Identities Group Exhibition
arte.it, Arte.it, 18 June 2022AKKA project – African Identities Group exhibition
Redazione Art Vibes, Art Vibes, 28 April 2022I mille volti degli artisti Africani: alla AKKA Project la mostra collettiva African Identities
Redazione, NotiziArte, 26 April 2022Perché visitare (Un)Fair, fiera-non-fiera di arte contemporanea
Susanna Macchia, Vogue, 8 April 2022Immagini da (un)fair, la nuova fiera di arte contemporanea a Milano
Redazione, Artribune, 7 April 2022A Milano arriva (un)fair, il nuovo format innovativo di fiera-non fiera
Redazione, Exibart, 7 April 2022Nasce a Milano la nuova rassegna (un)fair. Una fiera e tutto il suo contrario
Giulia Ronchi, Artribune, 7 April 2022Nasce (Un)Fair, La Nuova Fiera-Non Fiera Che Porta A Milano Le Ultime Tendenze Dell’arte Contemporanea Internazionale
Diego Santamaria, Espoarte contemporary art magazine, 4 April 2022‘African Identities’ at AKKA Project, Venice, Italy
ARTAFRICA, 25 March 2022The Akka Project: Promoting African Art
Tusiime Tutu, Andariya, 20 June 2021
Video
Biennale di architettura 2023: un viaggio in Africa
12 September 2023A Venezia il viaggio della Biennale di architettura 2023 comincia dall'Africa. Un laboratorio del futuro visto sotto lo sguardo della curatrice Leslie Lokko. Full video...Read morePamela Enyonu: HOME
AKAA Fair 2023 18 October 2023 Read more
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