For her senior studio seminar art project, Obiamaka Igwenagu '23 chose to focus on Black individuals and African American culture.
Art Like Me: An Artist's Idea to Make Museums More Inclusive
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Inspired by fabrics and jewelry that her parents brought from Nigeria, Igwenagu, a studio art and health studies double major, creates pieces that highlight her cultural background and acknowledges those who have shaped and supported her.
“Being able to make art that I felt a connection to made me feel like I was really contributing to our culture and values as Black individuals."
Obiamaka Igwenagu '23
