Ogochukwu Akabogu is a fabric artist popularly known as ‘Jupiter the storyteller’. She strongly believes in uniting people through wearable art as she intricately weaves her stories around any subject matter of her choosing. Her art is a complete reflection of her love for storytelling, colours, patterns, nature, femininity and her obsession with climate action.
Born in an era when materials were repurposed and reused, she uses discarded materials to create her luxury art. Her love for language is also a driving force in her ability to start conversations, irrespective of language barriers through her art, which she views as a universal language. Alongside her dresses, she tells a story of womanhood, marriage and strength among Igbo women.
Her ability to weave stories into wearable art is a skill that has landed her on the pages of many media outlets and runways including the American Friends Phelophepa Train of Hope awards, Sotheby’s London, Korea Africa Centre, Vogue Italia, and more. As well as winning Nigeria’s Next Top Designer and making dresses for Michelle Obama, her work has graced many runways.
When she’s not designing, she spreads awareness of the debilitating condition that is endometriosis, an excruciatingly painful disorder of which 1 in 10 women suffers, herself included. She writes extensively about this on a dedicated Instagram page @healedendogirl.
The Ascension Dress
Over 3,900 creative hours and over 10,000 beads.
The Crucifixion Dress
Creative Hours: 3,223 Hrs. Over 4,000 Beads.
The 10 Stations
Creative Hours: 3,700, over 5,000 Beads.
10 Different Textures and shades.
