“I feel connected to art and disconnected from things meant to bother me”

Q – Can you tell me about yourself, Where are you from?

A – Hello guys, my name is Ikhimeagie Odufa Merit and I am professionally known as her_paintings. I am from Etsako East local Government, born and raised in Benin city, graduated from federal Auchi Polytechnic Auchi 2022.

Q – How did you start painting or discover your creative side? How do you develop your art skills?

A – I started painted years back while I was in school.  Painting is actually the course I studied in school, it took me some time to discover my creative side but with consistency here i am.

Q – Where do you find inspiration?

A – I got inspired by a lot of persons like my art father Mr. Kent Onah, Ismailia Odora, my mentor Mr. Gideon, these people guided me through my discovery journey. Pius, Motif too and a lot of persons. I got inspired because I have a big dream to be a painter.

Q – Tell us about your favorite medium?

A – I love mix media painting, it gives me freedom of expression. I love how it treats gestures, movement of figures and all.

I also love acrylic because it easy to manipulate and gives my paintings vibrancy.

Q – What motivates you to create?

A – My motivation of painting is to be better, and also it helps me to run away from all my problems. I feel connected to art and disconnected from things meant to bother me.

Q – How do you navigate the professional art industry?

A – I just do me, the world will adjust.

Q – How do you manage a work-life balance as an artist?

A – Art is my balance! I am a professional artist, it is not my side hustle, I make money from art. My ultimate goal is to become a better version of myself, Growth!!!

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