I committed to art because it was one of the most prominent things in my surroundings as a child – my mother being an interior designer, my father an… - Ekene Emeka Maduka

Because “dreams” are supposedly uncanny and impossible. My piece Tortoise and the birds opens the conversation about experiencing cultural amnesia which colonized peoples often experience. It also highlights hindrances that result from loss of cultural queues and history.

I personally think that physical fairs are important for the role they play in helping collectors to discover new artists, which they can then buy online later on,

"When it comes to people, I am inspired specifically by people who exist transparently and are passionate to see others and allow space for them to speak their truths without interruption.