The artwork titled “See Through” by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, created in 2016, belongs to the postcolonial art movement and falls within the genre of interior art.
The artwork presents an intricately detailed and layered scene that combines elements of both interior settings and cultural motifs. It features a room adorned with a patterned wallpaper that repetitively displays the image and name of “Prof Dora Akunyili” along with the inscription “Service to the People.” Dominating the foreground is an old-fashioned television set on a circular wooden table, showing a woman in a yellow hoodie, gazing outward. The scene is set against a backdrop with a window that is uniquely covered in a lattice framework, drawing one’s attention to the collage-like structure behind it. This backdrop blends varied imagery, reflecting aspects of modern life and cultural heritage. The juxtaposition of these elements creates a rich narrative exploring the intersections of identity, history, and domestic spaces.
