Andrew Esiebo

Andrew Esiebo (born 1978) is a Nigerian photographer and visual storyteller. His work explores contemporary African society, including urban life, culture, gender, sexuality, religion, migration and sport. Quotes I am using a visual language that is a mass language, it doesn’t have jargons, it is easy to connect to. Andrew made this statement during an at University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies I have this free mind to explore with no limitations.” Andrew made this statement during an at University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies My projects usually start from little ideas, from things I observe around me; these observations and ideas then gradually develop into projects. Andrew made this statement during an at University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies To be a good photographer and storyteller, you must be a good observer, and use your visual language to make commentaries about what you have seen. Andrew made this statement during an at University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies I am a storyteller. I am very keen to use visual materials to tell stories. My activity is not only about taking pictures but about revealing the layers in an image. Andrew made this statement during an at University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies The key thing was to tell stories. Andrew said this during an interview with Roads & Kingdoms I want to be free. I don’t want to be confined to any kind of artistic or photographic practice. Andrew said this during an interview with Roads & Kingdoms For me, every form of storytelling is art. What makes the difference is the method. Andrew said this during an interview with OkayAfrica I would rather consider myself an artist with the freedom to explore any style or themes in order to convey his messages. Andrew said this during an interview with BUALA My main interest is to express what happens in the world around me, using the language of photography to engage people and, at the same time, leave it open to the audience’s interpretation Andrew said this during an interview with BUALA Photography is not about the tools but much more about the content and context of the photograph. Andrew said this during an interview with TIME For me, pictures are not just about quality, it’s about the story behind them. Andrew said this during an interview The best thing about being a photographer is having a chance to tell your own story. Andrew said this during an interview with The Guardian I believe that my photographs are a clear reflection of my own vision of the daily realities of the country and the continent where I live in. Andrew said this during an interview with the US Department of States Work hard, to be passionate about what they do, to never give up and always be ready to learn new things. Andrew said this during an interview External Links Category:Living people Category:Men Category:1978 births Category:People from Nigeria