Ojo Agi is a self-taught Nigerian artist born and raised in Canada.
Believing there are multiple ways to tell a story, she chooses to use art to demonstrate that women of color are more multi-faceted than stereotypes suggest. Her artwork illustrates the sensitivity, sensuality and sadness that is typically silenced on brown bodies. She aims to show that brown is beautiful, diverse and empowering; but also use each piece as an opportunity to learn and un-learn what is beautiful to her.
Believing there are multiple ways to tell a story, she chooses to use art to demonstrate that women of color are more multi-faceted than stereotypes suggest. Her artwork illustrates the sensitivity, sensuality and sadness that is typically silenced on brown bodies. She aims to show that brown is beautiful, diverse and empowering; but also use each piece as an opportunity to learn and un-learn what is beautiful to her.
She works predominantly with art markers and acrylic paint, though she experiments with other mediums frequently. Her greatest hope as an artist is to tell stories that people of any background can identify with.
She is currently based in Ottawa, Ontario, running her online store at ojoagi.com.
She is currently based in Ottawa, Ontario, running her online store at ojoagi.com.
Ojo's work illuminates beauty across multiple cultures as well as that in her heart. You bet I am a supporter of her pieces and the energy held within each one. I suggest heading over to her online store to get more in depth with her vision and to pick out a piece to add to your home today.
1 comments:
Hi! I would like to place an order please I have a perfect spot for my painting! ;) Love your work! xx Lisa
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