Description
‘Wistful Oracle’ by Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe
Artist: Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe
Title: ‘Wistful Oracle’
Medium: Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper
Dimensions: Artwork size (5″ x 5″) Paper size: (5.75″ x 5.75″)
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2021
Artwork Will Ship From: Canada
About the Artwork:
“Eyes have been a huge fascination of mine for as long as I can remember – calling them windows to the soul might sound super cliche, but I really do find that phrase to be a beautiful one. More recently I’ve felt drawn to exploring them as characters in themselves, and they seem to be taking shape as mini-guardians and guides to worlds yet unknown.” – Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe
About the Artist:
Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe is a Nigerian-Canadian artist/illustrator currently based in BC, Canada. While her parentage is Nigerian, she was born outside of their homeland, and went on to experience multiple cultures throughout her childhood and early adulthood.
As an immigrant artist, she wrestles with the concept of community and identity, both within herself and in the work she creates, and strives to create representation for voices (particularly Black and/or LGBTQ+ women) who are often pushed out of positive, empowering narratives.
But also echoing throughout her work is a love for the whimsical, ethereal visions of the fairy tales and folk stories she grew up immersed in. From her passion for rich, vibrant colours, to the love of elaborate ornamentation, her varying homes have moulded her creative perspective in strong ways.
Though she is currently currently building her life in Canada, these roots continue to weave themselves throughout each piece she creates. In combining all these influences she hopes to create artwork that is both uplifting and whimsical, a respite from life’s rigors.