Akahome, Jovita (2024) - Jaune Noise [Acrylic on canvas] ©Government of Ontario Art Collection, Archives of Ontario
Jovita Odegua Akahome is a Canada-based visual artist whose work is influenced by geometric abstraction and an ancient African practice of body markings. Her work focuses on exploring the relationship between culture and identity. She has practiced professionally since 2013. She has a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Visual Arts and Minor in History, from the University of Ottawa. She creates her works using a versatility of traditional and new media.