Kaima Akarue, "I CALL NEXT", Acrylic and crushed glass, 30 x 40
Kaima Akarue opens up about her latest art installation at ArtSpace111.
"In this exhibition, titled I want to be famous, Akarue skillfully employs nostalgia to construct a thought-provoking narrative on fame. The viewer is challenged to comprehend the complex interplay between sacrifice and desire experienced by the subject. Akarue's art combines elements of childhood memories, personal interests, and iconic figures to seamlessly integrate their individual journeys, ultimately illustrating the artist's own ambivalence towards fame."
"In this exhibition, titled I want to be famous, Akarue skillfully employs nostalgia to construct a thought-provoking narrative on fame. The viewer is challenged to comprehend the complex interplay between sacrifice and desire experienced by the subject. Akarue's art combines elements of childhood memories, personal interests, and iconic figures to seamlessly integrate their individual journeys, ultimately illustrating the artist's own ambivalence towards fame."