Also, I grew up in a traditional setting, so it also influences me. I love some aspects of my culture and I want to preserve them for posterity’s sake in my paintings. Some of your works are rooted in Nigerian cultures, what informed this decision? I have evolved a lot – from my style to some of my views about art. How have you evolved since you left school? They should rather help and encourage them. But that doesn’t mean they should dissuade their wards. When it comes to art, most parents don’t like it because of the way it is under appreciated in the country. To me, passion comes first, so parents should encourage and direct their kids. I believe people should go for what they are passionate about.
Although I had the support of my mum, I made a strong decision.
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He wanted me to go for a professional course, but all I ever wanted to do was art. It was a decision that was not accepted by my father then. Y ou are among the artists that had to fight to study and practise what they love doing, why do you think this should not continue? The alumnus of the University of Benin, Edo State, spoke on how art can help in advocacy, as well as the fight against global warming.
Art has always been part of her life as a way of expressing the ideas she has about the social, political, cultural and gender issue in her environment/country. The Anambra State- born artist said imagery creation during her childhood, teenage inquisitiveness, creative environment, travel and academic attainment channeled her into her artistic journey. Chidimma Urunwa Ikegwuonu runs an art studio in Abuja.
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