43 min
EP 73: Creating Accessible and Meaningful Contemporary Modern Art Those African Chicks - Exploring Identities of African Women
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@UzoArt is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral.
Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is one that has a cause, portions of their profits are used for a charitable cause.
Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you!
In this episode, Uzo takes us behind the scenes of her rising business and journey from Statistics to creating art with a cause. What makes her journey even more interesting is that during the pandemic when business where sunsetting, Uzo Art enterprised flourished. During our conversation, Uzo shares:
The different ways in which we should consider and think about Art and Artistry The importance of understanding the difference between creating and running a business Why her business model focuses on in-house distribution of all sales and merchandise Be sure to purchase one of Uzo pieces at Uzo Art and go hang out with her @UzoArt
Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks
Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library
Subscribe - Apple Podcast & Stitcher
@UzoArt is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral.
Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is one that has a cause, portions of their profits are used for a charitable cause.
Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you!
In this episode, Uzo takes us behind the scenes of her rising business and journey from Statistics to creating art with a cause. What makes her journey even more interesting is that during the pandemic when business where sunsetting, Uzo Art enterprised flourished. During our conversation, Uzo shares:
The different ways in which we should consider and think about Art and Artistry The importance of understanding the difference between creating and running a business Why her business model focuses on in-house distribution of all sales and merchandise Be sure to purchase one of Uzo pieces at Uzo Art and go hang out with her @UzoArt
Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks
Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library
Subscribe - Apple Podcast & Stitcher
43 min