Hawa Awanle Ayiboro's artworks, showcased in her exhibition "Fine Feathers Don't Make Fine Birds" at Gallery 1957, reflect her childhood struggles, especially concerning child marriage. At just 12 years old, Ayiboro faced pressure from her mother to marry an older man, a fate she was able to resist with her aunt's support. The underlying themes of her pieces capture both her personal journey and the broader societal issues surrounding child marriage, of which Ghana has over two million cases. While recognizing her mother's influences, Ayiboro's work serves as an empowering statement against such traditions.
"Art became my outlet to express my struggles and the resilience needed to overcome them. Through my work, I want to share these experiences with others."
"Though I initially resented my mother for insisting on my marriage, I have come to understand her circumstances. Our lives were shaped by our realities, the tradition of early marriage."
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