I started this artwork November 17, 2008. After four (4) days of painting, I totally lost my inspiration. I didn’t know what to do next, when to continue and, I lost my desire to paint. So I covered the painting with cloth (I live in Northern Nigeria and it is very dusty and sandy until the rains comes).
The idea behind the painting is to make an image of an African girl as a female-king and not a queen (who is just the wife of a king). I didn’t want to use gold or extreme facial makeup. . . . . . In high school I made a painting of a black pharaoh, so I wanted to make the cloth on her head...
When the studio practice becomes boring, uninteresting, or monotonous. We are left with only two options;
1) To take a leave.
or
2) To try something new.
One of the benefits of being a part-time contemporary African artist, is the freedom to paint when I want, the way I would like to (without too much external pressure).
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New website
Like a small seed that grows up to become a big tree, everything big started small. I finally launched my official website today (more than one month late due to events beyond my control). Like a small seed, I only have 36 artwork on display but, I hope to make it grow (as time goes bye). All glory belongs to God who has helped me through all setbacks and hindrances.
Anyway, I would be writing some exams all June (from 6th to 20th). Right now, all I think about is my many books.
Thank you.
Ife’ka Terry
http://www.ifekaterry.com/
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