Ocean Rise

This exhibition positions fabric as both material and metaphor, connecting shared coastal histories between Nigeria and Miami through works that evoke the rhythms of the ocean and the complexities of displacement. Samuel Nnorom transforms African wax fabrics and pompom forms into layered sculptural compositions that weave together personal and collective histories. Drawing from his upbringing in a family of artisans in Jos, Nigeria, his practice is informed by sewing, shoemaking, and storytelling traditions. Through nearly thirty works, Ocean Rise engages with questions of globalization, postcolonial identity, and the politics of everyday life, offering a vibrant meditation on resilience and cultural exchange.