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Stacey Gillian Abe Quotes

born 1991 Uganda

Stacey Gillian Abe (born 1991) is a Ugandan multidisciplinary artist.

Uganda
Artists

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Embroidery is conceptually a feminine gesture that gives the female body permission to express and embrace its femininity.

My personal experience has shown me that exploring and rediscovering are an ongoing process. Artists who are searching for their voice should not be afraid to experiment with different forms of expression.

Being true to one self and strong willed plus having an open mind and patience is something to consider

I believe that a human race understanding begins with the “self”, and then comes the understanding of others

It is important for an artist to be true to themselves and their voices irrespective of various external factors

Representation is crucial to me as a black woman and, more specifically, as an artist

Trusting the process comes with passion, patience and all those in a bag of focus

I like to think that I have a responsibility to explore how people perceive the black female body

As a creative artist, one of my biggest driving forces is the desire for my work to always develop and advance

Success is relative and measured in many ways. I do not know if I would ever wake up and be comfortable with that word. It is all so egoist in my ears. I do not understand what that word means

Living in the 21st century has its advantages and disadvantages. The downside is, we are exposed to so much information and so many things, that nothing is shocking anymore, nothing can drive our attention

I like the idea that the black body in my art can be both strong and feminine while also remaining vulnerable

besides creating room for equality, seeing more safe spaces for women in and out of the working environment goes a long way into boosting confidence and productivity

My mother has to a greater extent influenced a large part of who I am and this materializes as autobiographical visual concepts in my work

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Stacey Gillian Abe (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.