Chigozie Obi Quotes
born 1997 Nigeria
Chigozie Obi (born 1997) is a Nigerian multi-dimensional visual artist.
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There is little representation of albinism in mainstream media
It’s rewarding to consistently push my limits, and sometimes I’m genuinely amazed by what I create emotionally
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
The particular decision or thought of not practicing art never lasts too long
Growing up as a girl in this society, you are constantly confronted with stereotypes and expectations
Life moves so quickly, and you never know what will happen, so I began documenting more of life through my art
I believe art plays a crucial role in nurturing collective self-care
My work is very inclusive of black people, it is on black people, but I didn’t colour all types of black people
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.”
My art has always been a way to express my emotions
Through my art, I aim to show this and encourage women to build resistance and understand why the fight matters
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
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