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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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Last week I walked into fabric stores in my area looking for patterns in cool colors. Even though I wasn't really feeling the yellow, I do love lines and angles so I couldn't ignore this textile. #ifychiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #americanartist #workinprogress #drawing #contemporaryart #mymom https://www.instagram.com/p/CiN41AEOFsu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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apexart-journal · 3 years ago
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Ifeatuanya Chiejina Day 30
Feeling quite relaxed and relieved to have folded my clean clothes and packed all my things for returning home today. My biggest concern was making sure I had all my things, and being on time for the bus going to the Heathrow airport. I made sure to pray a few times to ease my nerves throughout the travel back to NYC. I certainly feel calmer being on the plane when I'm returning home. Trying to fall asleep on the plane going to London was unsuccessful, even though I was super tired, so I decided to watch as many movies back to back as possible. I saw a total of three movies, which was awesome. It was wonderful to be met by my family when I got home. I shared with them the chocolate I had gotten for them from "Hotel Chocolat".
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ifyxpressions · 3 years ago
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I'm excited to share that I'll be having my first solo exhibition @bananafactory_pa 🤗. I thank God that I'm feeling super good about producing a site-specific installation. Reposted from @bananafactory_pa Ifeatuanya Chiejina (@ify.chi.chiejina): Transforming and Becoming An exhibition of works by Queens-based artist Ifeatuanya (Ify) Chiejina, will explore themes of transformation, identity, and self-discovery. Viewers will have the opportunity to follow the artist through the process of self-discovery as she transforms her work through the adoption of new mediums and ways of working. The exhibition will also include a site-specific installation and opportunities for community participation. Opens 9/3 in the Banko Gallery. More info at bananafactory.org. Exhibition curated by Banana Factory Resident Artist, Devyn Leonor Briggs (@devynleonor) #artsquest #art #exhibition #newexhibition #ifeatuanyachiejina #ifychiejina #devynleonorbriggs #transformingandbecoming #bananafactory_pa #lehighvalleypa #bethlehempa #painting (at The Banana Factory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQ1N8isS5B/?utm_medium=tumblr
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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#tb Taking the Japanese Woodblock workshop with @nandinichirimar @efa.rbpmw was such an enjoyable experience. I did struggle with understanding the technique, but once I got it I felt much more confident in my pace. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #contemporaryartist #japanesewoodblock #printmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-aYKPuVGt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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I'm thrilled to be a participating artist for "Here We Are: Young, Black, and Indigenous Women in the Art World". Answering questions about the pieces I selected for the exhibition was really nice because it was a reminder of how much I enjoy doing what I want to do in my practice and experimenting. My older brother went to the opening reception with me and took most of these photos. The group show was curated by @shawnalaine1 💜 and the works will be on view till the end of the year. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #americanartist #nigerianamericanartist #artist #contemporaryartist #exhibition #southeastqueensartist (at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlZeRmsz53/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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#IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #nostalgia (at Somewhere Nice) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLpjM0sbrT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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I love how this drawing of my friend @2_legit2quit__ turned out. Before starting it I kept telling myself to enjoy the process because I have been feeling all over the place creatively. Reposted from @2_legit2quit__ I feel honored, flattered, and appreciated by this piece of work!!! Thank you @ify.chi.chiejina 💯🙏🏾 #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #artist #art #drawing #workinprogress #blackmenguided https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4WcsUAH5l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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I spent my beautiful Sunday afternoon creating some glittery watercolor monotype prints. Glittery mediums aren't something I typically reach for, but the experience of using glittery watercolors was super satisfying. The workshop was led by @punkraque, and presented by @efa.rbpmw and @printedmatter_stmarks. 📷 credit: @kibounce #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #artist #art #printmaking #monotype #watercolors (at Printed Matter / St. Marks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CguHMxbr8HA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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Cutting with the hangito knife was quite satisfying @efa.rbpmw. Can't wait to give printing the block a go. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #artist #art #japanesewoodblock #printmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgh5Fh2FjM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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As part of my residency with @raveneditions, I'm currently working on the headwraps for the larger prints. I'm using the smaller prints that were produced by them from the collagraph block I made there and some fabric, which I truly lucked out on finding because of the colors. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #residentartist #americanartist #contemporaryartist #ravenprints #raveneditions https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKWV2_Fl0D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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Spent the past few days completing a proposal for teaching a workshop. In it I described why facilitating classes on the elements of arts is so fundamental for producing and analyzing artwork. In getting back to creating, I like seeing how using a combination of some elements helps me to achieve balance. #IfeatuanyaChiejina #IfyChiejina #painting #portraitpainting #workinprogress #wip #nigerianamericanartist #americanartist #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CfkYcqGlnfi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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My schedule is quite busy that the idea of adding something else to it seems preposterous, but I'm super glad to have started my Japanese Woodblock workshop @efa.rbpmw yesterday. It is important for me to learn more skills, and I'm grateful for the opportunities to understand printmaking. #IfeatuanyaChiejina #IfyChiejina #artist #nigerianamerican #americanartist #art #drawing #printmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/CfbyWhUrBQc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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Feels good to continue this painting, especially after enjoying how the weather has been these past few days. #workinprogress #painting #portraitpainting #IfeatuanyaChiejina #IfyChiejina #americanartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CfSNyN7lkU-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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God is most certainly good 🙏🏾. #IfeatuanyaChiejina #IfyChiejina #grantrecipient #grantawardee #artfunding #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHA5bmLcZD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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To Be At Peace Amongst Yourself, 2016 Even though this painting is not a self-portrait, I do remember having to confront who I am and who I was becoming while producing the piece. Isolating myself and stepping away from a space that felt like home in 2016 was more difficult than saying goodbye to my mother in 2014. Thankfully through the grace of God, I overcame those feelings of hurt and disappointment. Six years after making the painting, I feel it necessary to self-isolate and recall the positive benefits that do come with being and standing alone. I've donated my piece for JCAL's 50th anniversary art auction, which is now live 💜. Supporting cultural institutions like @jamaicaartscenter that encourages participation in the arts means a lot to me because art can liberate us from feelings of loneliness, which is especially profound for individuals with mental health issues. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #artist #americanartist #contemporaryartist #artauction #jcal #jamaicaartscenter #southeastqueensartist #art #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CewK_8DlTgf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ifyxpressions · 2 years ago
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A lightness onto many. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #contemporaryartist #americanartist #workinprogress #art #contemporaryart #selfportrait #zineproject https://www.instagram.com/p/Cee5GSaLTvx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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