David Uzochukwu

David Ejikeme Uzochukwu is an Austrian–Nigerian art photographer with a focus on portrait photography who lives and works in Brussels and Berlin. He is queer. Quotes These images sit somewhere between an expression of Black futures and fantasies. All bodies carry strength and vulnerability in them, and to represent that feels very satisfying to me. Interpreting emotional vulnerability as strength undoes the traditions of masculine behaviour patterns. Engaging in self portraiture is about hoping that a very intimate process can achieve emotional universality. With photography obviously I’m telling a story in a way, and then I’m expressing myself. I get booked because of my vision, so I have to make my vision happen. Growing up and making super-intimate work, like the kind that you’re scared to make. Dealing with stuff that’s inside you, then letting go. Concepts grow into something else while shooting, things come together differently in post production. The more I discovered how complex and beautiful humans can be, the more I wanted to photograph them. As soon as there’s money it’s politics, compromises to be made. Nothing is in balance and I am not at ease when I'm not creating. I wholeheartedly do. surroundings make creating easier, by offering locations or materials or like minded spirits but with some effort, it’s possible anywhere. When I see something that sparks my interest, I start building a story around it. I make sketches and just capture how the picture looks in my mind. I want to be able to lead potential clients to a place that only showcases the best of my work. Without finding inspiration and a following online, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today. I started to document everything around me, and was completely obsessed. If I do a picture as a self-portrait though, none of that matters, so that definitely makes creating easier. External links Category:Photographers from Nigeria Category:Living people Category:LGBT people