A few words about your artistic career
I am driven by my curiosity and photography was the first medium that resonated with me. This curiosity led me to independent photography where I was privileged to have access to and be part of a legacy of storytellers and image makers on the continent.
How long have you been an artist?
I've been an artist for 10 years, but it's hard to say where life and art begin and end. I think the digital revolution has given me the tools to develop new mediums.
Why did you apply for this scholarship? How will the scholarship support you?
When the pandemic led to closures, I was working with artists on the KLAART festival, which was inevitably postponed; I wanted to create but with minimal contact. The grant will make it easier to research and carry out a project that will enable me to work remotely and develop a new technique.
What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?
My main aim is to develop an accessible and creative collection of revised and remixed illustrations inspired by African archives. I'm also keen to develop skills in digital animation.
