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Left of Centre: Conversations | Artist Statements, Bios, Studio Visits, and More with Liz Ikiriko Left Of Centre: Conversations
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In this Left of Centre Conversation, we sit down with Nigerian Canadian artist, independent curator, and photo editor Liz Ikiriko to talk about developing authentic artist statements and artist bios, as well as how emerging Black artists can build a strong network of peers, curators, and more.
ABOUT LIZ IKIRIKO
Liz Ikiriko is a Nigerian Canadian artist, independent curator, and photo editor. Her work as an educator, maker and mother informs her practice which is focused on African and narratives of the diaspora. She is committed to the creation of embodied experiences that utilize accessible platforms to share moments of vulnerability and care for all of us on the margins. She has worked with the CONTACT Photography Festival, the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize and Wedge Curatorial Projects. Her work has been exhibited nationally and her writing has appeared in Public Journal, MICE Magazine, C Magazine and Akimbo. She currently teaches in the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University. Find Liz Online: www.lizikiriko.com @lizikiriko
ABOUT LEFT OF CENTRE: CONVERSATIONS
Wondering what the differences between artist statements and artist bios? Interested in learning how a studio visit – in person or virtual – can help you build deeper connections with your peers, curators and buyers? Or maybe you’re looking to better understand how flash assessments can support your creative writing career. In this series of videos, we explore ways that you can better understand and articulate who you are as an artist, and how to feel empowered to take the roles, space, and energy you deserve as a creative. ABOUT NIA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based charitable organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the Afro-Diaspora. Nia Centre is committed to supporting artists working across disciplines, and ranging in experience levels. We strive to build the creative capacities and support the development of a healthy identity in Black youth. We are committed to connecting community members to artistic and cultural experiences, year-round. Find Us Online:
Website: niacentre.org
Instagram & Twitter: @niacentre
Facebook: Nia Centre for the Arts
LinkedIn: Nia Centre for the Arts
In this Left of Centre Conversation, we sit down with Nigerian Canadian artist, independent curator, and photo editor Liz Ikiriko to talk about developing authentic artist statements and artist bios, as well as how emerging Black artists can build a strong network of peers, curators, and more.
ABOUT LIZ IKIRIKO
Liz Ikiriko is a Nigerian Canadian artist, independent curator, and photo editor. Her work as an educator, maker and mother informs her practice which is focused on African and narratives of the diaspora. She is committed to the creation of embodied experiences that utilize accessible platforms to share moments of vulnerability and care for all of us on the margins. She has worked with the CONTACT Photography Festival, the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize and Wedge Curatorial Projects. Her work has been exhibited nationally and her writing has appeared in Public Journal, MICE Magazine, C Magazine and Akimbo. She currently teaches in the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University. Find Liz Online: www.lizikiriko.com @lizikiriko
ABOUT LEFT OF CENTRE: CONVERSATIONS
Wondering what the differences between artist statements and artist bios? Interested in learning how a studio visit – in person or virtual – can help you build deeper connections with your peers, curators and buyers? Or maybe you’re looking to better understand how flash assessments can support your creative writing career. In this series of videos, we explore ways that you can better understand and articulate who you are as an artist, and how to feel empowered to take the roles, space, and energy you deserve as a creative. ABOUT NIA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based charitable organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the Afro-Diaspora. Nia Centre is committed to supporting artists working across disciplines, and ranging in experience levels. We strive to build the creative capacities and support the development of a healthy identity in Black youth. We are committed to connecting community members to artistic and cultural experiences, year-round. Find Us Online:
Website: niacentre.org
Instagram & Twitter: @niacentre
Facebook: Nia Centre for the Arts
LinkedIn: Nia Centre for the Arts
34 min