April 3-26, 2025

Guess What?, a solo exhibition of bright acrylic paintings from emerging artist Amara Eke, revolves around the other age-old question: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”  To Eke, the whole egg represents unhatched ideas—and a way to organize the overwhelming flood of thoughts and possibilities she experiences daily. 

Eke’s cheerful exploration of the egg goes beyond its physical form—it becomes a symbol for the human experience, reflecting language, nature, and the universe itself. The egg, she believes, connects humanity through shared potentials rather than differences, offering a reminder of what unites us all. “The egg symbolizes unrealized potential, a blank, round object containing an entire world, ecosystem, or spirit.”

While the uncracked egg is central to Eke’s work, she also incorporates the image of a fried egg, its yellow-orange yolk surrounded by a pool of white. This image serves as a unifying symbol—a circle within a circle—allowing Eke to explore both the natural world and conceptual ideas. Chickens take on a similar significance as bearers of potential. As the birds lay billions of eggs annually, each egg holds the possibility for new life—some providing sustenance, others hatching into new beings. This multiplicity of potential reflects the complexity of life and the interconnectedness of all things.

Guess What? encourages viewers to recognize their own inherent potential. Through the symbol of the egg, Eke invites us to reflect on the possibilities within ourselves and the importance of nourishing our inner spirit. By doing so, we can unlock the potential to enrich and transform our lives.