Artist: Chukwuemeka Anthony Chukwu (Emeka.CkA)

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Artist: Chukwuemeka Anthony Chukwu (Emeka.CkA) (b. 1998)

Chukwuemeka (B. 1998, Nigeria) continuously bridges disciplines from his upbringing, critical interests of gaming, technology, culture and Architecture. He primarily Paints and makes a selective addition of complimentary media like tapes, collage with moments of them applied to 3d elements , at times, does a bit of storytelling of mini experiences. His work may be charged with and spark discussions surrounding race, housing developments and how they intersect with his reality. He envisions complimentary to the very intuitive creative processes arrived at.

Emeka moved from Nigeria in 2016 to study architecture at Maryland Institute College of art and pursued his MFA at School of Visual Arts, NY. He has exhibited extensively throughout the United States including, Community College of Baltimore County, a solo exhibition at Catonsville gallery I N S I D E TH E C A D M U S, and a solo show in Eubie Blake Cultural Center Baltimore MD. A selection of group exhibitions include, CulturalDC and Villageoneart. Additionally, his work has been acquired by one of Baltimore’s premier law firms Gordon Feinblatt LLC. He’s been featured in a Nigerian News Publication, and Vanguard News upon the opening of his solo show at the Baltimore community college.