NOTABLE PROJECTS

This section highlights a curated selection of REWA’s most impactful collaborations, commissions, and special features across art, fashion, media, and cultural institutions. From global brand partnerships to celebrated public exhibitions and high-profile appearances, each project reflects her commitment to storytelling, cultural preservation, and visual excellence.

REWA’s Art Featured in Prestigious U.S. Literary Journal, The Southern Review, Published by Louisiana State University (LSU)

The Summer 2025 edition of The Southern Review features ten of REWA’s artwork on both its cover and interior pages, continuing the journal’s tradition of showcasing impactful visual and literary voices.

Founded in 1935 at Louisiana State University, The Southern Review is one of the most revered literary journals in the United States, having published generations of influential contributors, including T.S. Eliot (Nobel Laureate in Literature) and Robert Penn Warren, the only writer to win Pulitzer Prizes in both poetry and fiction.

This Summer’s issue continues in that spirit, featuring new work by Tracy K. Smith, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, former U.S. Poet Laureate and professor at Harvard University, and David Lehman, founding editor of The Best American Poetry series. REWA’s inclusion alongside such distinguished company underscores the growing impact of her practice at the intersection of visual art and literary culture.

She joins the ranks of visual artists like MOMO and Kehinde Wiley, whose work has previously graced the pages of the journal. In this issue, REWA’s portraits serve as a visual counterpart to the written word; rooted in Igbo culture and contemporary African expression and inviting new audiences into her ongoing narrative.

REWA’s Baptême des Vignes Ceremony with Veuve Clicquot: Honouring Boldness in the Vineyards of Reims

Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award 2024

REWA’s Baptême des Vignes Ceremony with Veuve Clicquot: Honouring Boldness in the Vineyards of Reims

In 2024, REWA was honoured with the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, a global recognition that celebrates women who exemplify boldness, creativity and innovation in their fields. For over fifty years, this award has been inspired by the legacy of Madame Clicquot, a pioneering entrepreneur who challenged convention and redefined the role of women in business.

Baptême des Vignes Ceremony

REWA with Monsieur Jean-Marc Gallot, President of Veuve Cliquot, at Hôtel du Marc.JPG

As part of this honour, REWA was invited to participate in the historic Baptême des Vignes at the Manoir de Verzy in the Champagne region of France. In this symbolic ceremony, she planted a vine in her name; a tradition reserved for those who carry forward Madame Clicquot’s bold spirit. The planted vine stands as a living testament to REWA’s enduring impact in the arts, rooted in heritage and destined to grow as part of a powerful legacy.

REWA Becomes the First African Artist to Design the Official Poster for the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival in its 62-Year History – a Collaboration Celebrating "Secrets of Africa".

Taking place annually in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the Carnival is a celebration of vibrant culture, music, dance, and art, attracting visitors from around the globe. Since its inception in 1962, the Carnival has grown in prominence and was declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest by UNESCO in 1980, further solidifying its global status.

REWA’s appointment is historic — she is the first African artist, and only the seventh woman, to be chosen for this prestigious honour. She joins a distinguished roster of past designers who have contributed their artistic vision to the Carnival’s legacy, including renowned artists such as César Manrique, Mel Ramos, and Jiří 'Georg' Dokoupil.