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
  • Pamela Enyonu, A Pretty Place, 2023
    Pamela Enyonu
    A Pretty Place, 2023
    Paper and acrylics on canvas
    100 x 90 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Autumn in York, 2023
    Pamela Enyonu
    Autumn in York, 2023
    Paper and acrylics on canvas
    100 x 90 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Untitled, 2023
    Pamela Enyonu
    Untitled, 2023
    Paper, acrylics and gold leaf on canvas
    100 x 90 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Untitled, 2023
    Pamela Enyonu
    Untitled, 2023
    Paper and acrylics on canvas
    90 x 100 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Abokun Awomisiot (Digging out ideas), 2024
    Pamela Enyonu
    Abokun Awomisiot (Digging out ideas), 2024
    Paper and acrylic paint on canvas
    155 x 125 cm
    Sold
  • Pamela Enyonu, Aput (A Likeness), 2024
    Pamela Enyonu
    Aput (A Likeness), 2024
    Paper and acrylics on canvas
    122 x 72 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Remembered Ideke, 2025
    Pamela Enyonu
    Remembered Ideke, 2025
    Paper, pen, watercolour pencil and acrylics on cardboard
    31 x 22 cm
    35 x 27 cm framed
    Sold
  • Pamela Enyonu, Lakeri, 2025
    Pamela Enyonu
    Lakeri, 2025
    Paper, pen, watercolour pencil and acrylics on cardboard
    31 x 22 cm
    35 x 27 cm framed
    Sold
  • Pamela Enyonu, Ija, 2025
    Pamela Enyonu
    Ija, 2025
    Paper, pen, watercolour pencil and acrylics on cardboard
    31 x 22 cm
    35 x 27 cm framed
    Sold
  • Pamela Enyonu, Apolon, 2025
    Pamela Enyonu
    Apolon, 2025
    Paper, pen, watercolour pencil and acrylics on cardboard
    31 x 22 cm
    35 x 27 cm framed
  • Pamela Enyonu, Kuliko Tagiri (It Has Lace), 2024
    Pamela Enyonu
    Kuliko Tagiri (It Has Lace), 2024
    Handmade paper on cardboard
    30 x 30 cm
  • Pamela Enyonu, Untitled, 2024
    Pamela Enyonu
    Untitled, 2024
    Handmade paper on cardboard
    30 x 30 cm
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