Interview with Artist Nnenna Okore | Organic Artforms

"hey, SMA! Nnenna Okore"

Abbie Mclaren interviews visiting artist Nnenna Okore to gain insights into the artists creative process and artwork.

"hey, SMA!" is a video interview series with visiting artists designed to succinctly communicate their work and philosophies to a public audience. This series is Abbie McLaren’s personal project for her 2023-24 academic year as museum programs intern at the Stanley Museum of Art.

Nnenna Okore is an internationally acclaimed artist and an alumna of UIowa's MA and MFA programs. She is involved in numerous environmental art projects and exhibitions designed to produce research, dialogue and artmaking about current waste issues. Largely deriving inspiration from her natural surroundings, Okore creates delicate works of art using biodegradable materials like bioplastics, cheesecloth and fibers to engender awareness about sustainable practices in the art field.

Video by Abbie McLaren.

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