Why Art?
What else? I was first introduced to the creative world of
painting and drawing by my grandmother, Angelina Akpotuzor, who was a
traditional wall painter and decorator. She herself came from a long ancestral
line of wall/body decorators popularly known as Uli, the name of the village
from which it derives. In my earliest days as a child, my mother and I lived
with her in the village because of the Nigerian Civil War and I imbibed some of
my creativity from her.
Training
I studied Fine Arts and Education at Delta State University,
Abraka. I later apprenticed with Sam Ovraiti. I’m currently studying
print-making at Bruce Onobrakpeya’s Harmattan Workshop in Agbara Otor, Delta
State.
Medium
I use watercolour, oils, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, clay and
paper mache.
Influences
My influences include modern and contemporary Nigerian artists;
Ben Enwonwu, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Sam Ovraiti and Tayo Adenaike amongst others.
Inspirations
I derive inspiration from God and life on earth.
Best work so far
I will say all of my works.
Least satisfying work
I have none. I’m satisfied with all my works.
Career high point
The Society of Nigerian Artists Award I was given in 2009 for
industrial design in ceramics. There is also the participation Award from
Caterina de Medici International Painting Award, Florence, Italy.
Favourite artist living
or dead
There are too many of them to list.
Ambitions
My ambition is to be the best.
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