Ugonma Chibuzo

Lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria

Artist statement

ARTIST STATEMENT My works are not limited to a specific genre of art. I do canvas paintings, mixed media works, pencil drawings, watercolours, pastel and pencil colour works. I desire to communicate concepts and make my feelings known to my audience. My pencil colour works tend more towards nature depicting its beauty with my unique floral patterns. While some works just express the beauty of nature, others are more conceptual and depict themes on life and nature. I do both painting and design, while exploring and forming a bridge between textiles, design and painting, as well as digital and tradition forms of art. Despite the variety in my kind of works, these different genres are connected through my colour scheme and conceptualization. Colour to me is a major form of expression and self definition. Most of my works are brightly coloured which have an attractive effect and unfolds the richness of the works. I also use colours to enhance emotions and feelings. Presently, I am interested in and exploring the use of symbols, patterns and colour in my conceptual works to accentuate its significance and deepen meaning. I currently use adinkra, uli and nsibidi symbols, as well as various multicultural patterns. Colour is a major form of expression in my works and a source of inspiration. Colour to me has a magical effect, especially in the combination of vibrant and contrasting colours and I am passionate about developing new creative expressions with them especially in...

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