Mesoma Hammida Onyeagba (b. Nigeria, Port Harcourt) is an interdisciplinary artist based in the New York/New Jersey area, who explores painting, textiles, and fashion-based art. Drawing from her Nigerian heritage, Onyeagba transforms discarded fabrics into cherished artifacts that carry histories, memories, and personal narratives. With a BFA from the University of Ottawa 2022 and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) 2024, Onyeagba redefines traditional notions of beauty by advocating for the appreciation of upcycled art and aesthetics.

Onyeagba’s work delves into the dynamic interplay of form, color, and pattern, exploring themes of movement, fluidity, and tranquility within the context of clothing, tapestries, and quilts. Informed by personal narratives and collaborative creativity, Onyeagba aims to inspire, innovate, and connect, engaging viewers on a sensory level through familiar imagery, identity exploration, and vibrant color interactions. She emphasizes material collection and representational art.

Her works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the U.S and internationally, including at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, Arts14c, and Ottawa Art Gallery, TEDxUTAustin etc Her art is also held in private collections, including at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach and the Consulate General of Finland in New York City. Onyeagba has been recognized with awards such as the Municipal Art League Fellowship Award and the Suzanne Rivard-Le Moyne Award. Her work has been highlighted in publications such as 1883 Magazine, New American Paintings, MFA Annual Issue, Vanguard News Nigeria, Business Insider and Yale Daily News.