Gloria Eberechukwu Mmaduako

I am a Nigerian visual artist with a National Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts from the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu and a degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. My passion for art began in childhood, but due to a lack of support and exposure, I set it aside with the aim of studying law after high school. Consequently, I enrolled in a pre-degree program after graduation in high school. However, a visit to the Enugu State College of Technical Education changed my path. The beauty and intricacy of the sculptures exhibited there captivated me and intrigued me at the same time, making me wonder if they had truly been created by humans. That moment was the turning point that led me to abandon law and fully embrace art.

For me, art is a medium of self expression, self-realization, and fulfilment. It allows me to actualize and to give life to my ideas and creativity, constantly evolving with my work. My style is rooted in abstract painting, primarily using oil and acrylic on canvas. My subjects of interest are diverse, reflecting my love for nature and human connections in our everyday life. The significant symbolism of leaves in my paintings is deeply rooted in nature's ability to shed the old and embrace the new. Just as leaves provide shade and give rise to new growth, life offers us opportunities for transformation and renewal. Leaves symbolize life, fertility, optimism, and boundless growth. Additionally, I explore African culture through depictions of Afro figures, fabrics, and native motifs.

Through my art, I aim to evoke a sense of connectivity, renewal, oneness, revival, and boundless growth. I strive to inspire feelings of happiness, healing joy, peace, and beauty. With this goal in mind, I plan to continually refine my art and broaden my artistic spectrum.

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