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Why Art?

Art gives me
freedom. Unlike other jobs where there are restrictions, I don’t feel
restricted to a particular style when working. In fact, I have total
freedom over what I create. I also find it very interesting, engaging
and fun. Since there’s no strict definition of what art is, I can
choose to create anything and call it my work.

Training

My first training
was from the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) where I had my OND
and HND in Sculpture. I also received training from artist, Olu Amoda
in his studio from 2003 till 2004. My most recent training has been
from Kainebi Osahenye from whom I still receive training.

Medium

I try not to
restrict myself so I can use anything that suites the topic/concept I’m
working on at a particular moment. This means that anything from my
camera to trash on the ground is just fine, as long as it brings out my
creativity.

Influences

More recently, I
have been influenced by Auguste Rodin and his works. I also find that
the time I spend in Kainebi Osahenye’s studio has its share of
influence on my work. But my greatest influence comes from my
environment. I must say that Lagos has had a large influence on me and
my art works.

Inspirations

I am inspired
everyday by different people but mostly by my colleagues from YABATECH.
They have inspired me greatly and have been a source of encouragement
to me.

Best work so far

Last year, I
sculpted cubes from newspapers and titled it ‘And They Named Her Hope’.
I regard it as my best so far because it has in many ways influenced
all the other works that I have done after that.

Least satisfying work

I have none so far
because I love every work I have done. There are times when during
creation, I get discouraged but I usually end up loving it.

Career highpoint

I haven’t reached
it yet; I am anxiously looking forward to that time. But I must admit
that I am extremely grateful and satisfied with the opportunities I
have had to show my works and the wonderful response they have received
so far.

Favourite artist living or dead

That would be Auguste Rodin, one amongst many others. Artists are different and there’s one thing to love in each one.

Ambitions

I want to be a
recognised female artist in Nigeria. Although there are very few
females in this profession, I want to remain in it and excel at what I
do. I also want to expand my audience and make sure that more people
appreciate my artworks.