Princess

Name:               Princess
Where:              Chicago, IL
Sign:                    Pisces
Instagram:      @pwiinny

Where are you from? I immigrated from Nigeria at the age of 10 but spent most of my developmental years in Ohio. After graduating from college, I moved to Chicago, where I am currently based.

Do you align with your astrological sign and what is it? I am definitely a Pisces to a tee. I really align with my astrological sign, especially in how I bring my imagination into reality.

Describe what it is you do. I am an all around creative. I graduated with a major in Industrial Design and currently work as a substitute teacher. When I am not working, lam usually sewing, painting, or doing some kind of DIY project.

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Describe your favorite piece you've created. My favorite art project has been my most recent piece, "Rosemaria." Lately, I have been navigating feelings of loneliness and the transition into adulthood, especially missing my mom when the world feels a bit cold. This was the first time I was really able to articulate those emotions through painting, and I loved that experience.

What is your dream project? My dream project would be to collaborate with a local furniture manufacturing company to create unique, multi purpose furniture pieces that blend function with creative expression.

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Where do you see your art fitting into your world? I see my art serving multiple purposes in the world. I can especially envision my clothing fitting into the fashion space for Black women who want to incorporate cultural pieces into their everyday style.

Who would you like to inspire? I want to be a role model for younger girls who look like me and are still trying to find their place. As the daughter of Nigerian immigrant parents, I remember feeling awkward growing up and sometimes shrinking myself in spaces where I did not feel represented. As I have gotten older, I have grown more confident, embracing my culture and finding ways to express my identity authentically. I want to show other women and young girls that they can do the same, take up space, be fully themselves, and feel proud of who they are.