Chigozie Obi

Chigozie Obi (born 1997) is a Nigerian multi-dimensional visual artist. Quotes The particular decision or thought of not practicing art never lasts too long I hope to be one of the people who pioneer change in that mindset never stop practicing and always be on the lookout for opportunities that are relevant to your art IN CONVERSATION WITH CHIGOZIE OBI 30 January 2020 My art has always been a way to express my emotions Life moves so quickly, and you never know what will happen, so I began documenting more of life through my art Growing up as a girl in this society, you are constantly confronted with stereotypes and expectations Most of the figures in my work are women because that’s who I naturally connect with I may not have experienced everything I paint about, but being a woman I feel connected to these narratives, and I want to reflect that through my art Art, for me, is a form of therapy I want my work to give a voice to those who may not have one, or to offer a space where someone can see themselves and say, “Yeah, I’m not alone.” For me, women are everything having a community of women who love, care for, and support me has been instrumental to who I am today In the society we live in, women are often expected to be subdued. We are raised to “not do too much” or “keep quiet.” But having a community, even women you don’t know who uplift you can empower you to step into your light, resist oppression, and pave the way for easier paths for future generations Through my art, I aim to show this and encourage women to build resistance and understand why the fight matters I believe art plays a crucial role in nurturing collective self-care It’s rewarding to consistently push my limits, and sometimes I’m genuinely amazed by what I create emotionally Exploring Self Through Art with Chigozie Obi June 10 With my art I have been able to create some awareness, to talk about some issues that affect me personally and the society I live in, things like depression, insecurity, beauty standards, gender inequality, and stereotypes Hidden Gems: Chigozie Obi is a Mixed Media Artist Whose Striking Pieces Serve as Expression and Activism n.d My work is very inclusive of black people, it is on black people, but I didn’t colour all types of black people That is what gave birth to the inclusion of people with Albinism in my work. It occurred to me that this might be part of the discrimination they face when people think about black people There is little representation of albinism in mainstream media The Art Corner: Chigozie Obi 26 February 2021 Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Artists from Nigeria