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Why Art?

Art makes me feel
easy, it is my passion. It gives me the chance to change things, solve
problems, provide solutions, and offer an insight into what many will
not see or figure out and think outside the box.

It allows me to
entertain, educate, and heal. It also affords the opportunity to
criticise, dialogue, and disagree to agree on issues that affect
everything: equal rights and love of the environment. Art, because it
is life.

Training

I was trained as a
scientist. I studied Biochemistry and later did a two-year diploma in
Art school. I never studied Art in elementary, secondary, and tertiary
schools. I was born an artist, not a trained artist.

Medium

I am a multimedia
artist involved in mixed media, painting, sculpture, installation,
photography, and performance. I also do video and sound art.

Influences

The works of late artists, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Living artists like El- Anatsui.

Inspiration

My inspiration comes from God and the environment that I find myself.

Best work so far

My best has not yet come. All I have done is good, and I am still working hard to be the best I can be in future.

Least satisfying work

I am not yet
satisfied with all I am doing or that I have done so far. I have lots
to still do and to offer. I am still hungry for more.

Career high point

In 10 years of
being a professional artist, I have received five awards, many grants,
scholarships, and residencies. I have participated in workshops,
biennales, and triennials. Solo and group exhibitions in all continents
of the world.

Favourite artist, living or dead

The late Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo. My favourite living artists are El- Anatsui and Yinka Shonibare.

Ambition

My greatest
ambition is to set up an artists’ centre/residency where all creative
people can create freely and do their works. I want to exhibit my works
in the Venice Biennale, Tate Museum (UK), and the Museum of
Contemporary Art, New York.