chinelo house
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 14th 2024 from 6-9 PM
Location: Roman Susan, 1224 W Loyola Ave, Chicago IL
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Woven Vessel Workshop: Sunday, October 13th 2024 from 4-6pm CT
Exhibition Photography: Roman Susan
chinelo house is a gathering space utilizing traditional shelter forms inspired by Igbo (An ethnic group of Nigeria) architecture(s). The site is inspired by the historic Nigerian homestead, obi, “the most important part, or heart, of any given place” which is typically dedicated to the eldest brother in a family. This show is named after ebere’s eldest sister, dr.chinelo agwuncha who is a detail oriented healer, her spirit grounds those that visit and come in contact with the space. My vision for chinelo house is a site specific installation transforming the interior and exterior architecture of Roman Susan through an adornment of woven reed, willow, cane, and jute fibers. This contemporary iteration invites the audience to enter, wander, create and meditate throughout the installation.