Will You Be in New York to See the Work of Njideka Akunyili?

Will You Be in New York to See the Work of Njideka Akunyili?

Sultry. Sensual.

Author : Jamila Akil

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Behold, the artwork of Njideka Akunyili:

The Rest of Her Remains (2010)

Re-branding My Love (2011)

Her Widening Gyre (2011)

Njideka Akunyili received her bachelor of arts with honors from Swarthmore and a master of fine arts from Yale University School of Art.

Currently, Akunyili is presenting an Artists-in-Residence show at the Studio Museum in Harlem – 144 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 from June 14, 2012 until October 21st, 2012.

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Jamila Akil is a senior editor at Beyond Black and White. Follow her on Twitter @jamilaakil or email her at jamilathewriter-at-gmail-dot-com.

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Chic Noir 28 pts

Oh I've seen her stuff in the studio museum. I loved it. I hope all is well with you Jamilla :)

keimiasmoon 1034 pts

I went to college with Njideka and I'm so happy to see her being featured.  I am not in New York so I unfortunately cannot see it. :( Facebook will have to do for now. 

LovingMyself 295 pts

I'm glad I decided to click on this post and her website. I love, love, love her artwork. If I was able to, I would definitely check out her exhibit.

Veron 1400 pts

These paintings remind me of Octavia Butler novels.