Inspiration:

The inspiration for this piece is the onye isi-aghaa - aka warrior ceremony of the Igbo tribe. My connection to this piece is my heritage but also recognition of the war I face every day I am in prison away from my child and everyone I hold dear. Some would say it was unheard of or rare for a woman to perform an aghaa. I say women face the threat of war every day; with grace.

What role does art play in your life?

To me, art is paramount. I place art in my life as significant as everything else in my life that deserves my attention, love, and care. My dad and my older brother's interest in art inspired me to create art at the age of 6 or 7 Now it's about my love for art, my wfire, and my children, and GOD inspires me to continue doing what I love.

Artist statement:

I make art my everything because everything is art.