
About this item
Hand-crafted in Nigeria by Nigerian Fashion Designer, Ituen Basi (@ituenbasi), these stunning tote bags are woven, one-off pieces created especially for our collaboration with Nengi Omuku and Lagos-based charity, The Art of Healing - founded by Nengi herself. Every purchase supports life-changing art projects in mental health services across Lagos, London and beyond.
The Art of Healing (TAOH) x Hospital Rooms
Omuku and Hospital Rooms have enjoyed a longstanding collaboration, with Omuku contributing to numerous projects over the years.
In 2018, she was commissioned by Hospital Rooms to paint a mural in a psychiatric intensive care ward for women in London. This project, supported by Arts Council England, ignited her passion to create a transformative initiative that could uplift mental health services in Nigeria.
Inspired by her work with Hospital Rooms in the UK, Omuku established her own arts organisation in Nigeria, named Ona Iwosan (The Art of Healing). TAOH’s first mural project, launched at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, is set to be completed this year, marking a significant step in bringing contemporary art into mental health care across Africa.
Fundraising Details
50% of proceeds raised will enable Hospital Rooms to continue its vital work in the UK and 50% of proceeds will support The Art of Healing’s projects in Nigeria.

Nengi Omuku
Nengi Omuku is a visual artist born in Warri, Nigeria, and splits her time between Lagos and London. She completed her BA and MA at the Slade School of Fine Art, London. Her work, characterised by expressive paintings on traditional Nigerian Sanyan fabric, explores the intersections of the body, nature, and cultural identity. Her art has been showcased internationally, including at Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and Hastings Contemporary.
Omuku and Hospital Rooms have enjoyed a longstanding collaboration, with Omuku contributing to numerous projects over the years. Most recently, she completed an installation at a new hospital site in Norwich inspired by hot air balloons—symbolising freedom and lightness. This piece was showcased during Hospital Rooms’ 2024 summer exhibition at Hauser & Wirth. In 2018, she was commissioned by Hospital Rooms to paint a mural in a psychiatric intensive care ward for women in London. Inspired by her work with Hospital Rooms in the UK, Omuku established a charitable organisation, named Ona Iwosan (The Art of Healing), which brings art into mental health settings in Nigeria.
TAOH’s first mural project, launched at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, is set to be completed in 2024, marking a significant step in bringing contemporary art into mental health care across Africa.