Sierra Leone artist Louise “Gaga” Metzger (1934–2019) was a pioneering Sierra Leonean contemporary artist, educator, and cultural leader who established the first permanent artist-run space in the capital city of Freetown. named Gaga Studio (later Gaga Gallery) in 1986. Renowned for her profound impact on the local modern art scene and mentorship, her work combined West African traditions with modern techniques. The preceding text is from the article at unx-art.net
The Managing Partner of Toso&Jura met Mrs Metzger in 2013 at Gaga Gallery in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Most of the abstract art on display was hers and we agreed on a price for five pieces of my choice. She explained the process of making each piece and gave me the title with the connecting story that was in both English and Krio (an English variant of the Creole language). We had a fascinating conversation about the technical details of her work during my two hour visit. Ms Metzger also created a postage stamp design for the United Nations and there is a book titled Gaga Studio authored by Ms Metzger that is in the Smithsonian Library.
The pieces below are all ink on paper abstract works
Meeting with the Chief
Happy-Go-Lucky
Meeting in the Forest
Welcome
Little Miss Attitude