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An interview with Roland Ekpere (A poet and an artist)

Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Roland, Roland onose Ekpere, the only boy in a family of five kids, am a 22 years old studying geology at the federal university of technology, a poet, a believer in changing the world through not just words but our actions, last but not the least am a Manchester united fan.

 What inspired you to become an artist?
Basically what inspired me at first was the need to get things done by myself, when I was much younger I loved drawings, shapes, any art related but I could not do those things by myself and had to give it to people who were in that field to help me draw and paint but overtime they were very busy and didn't have time to help me, so I just had to pick up that mantle and do things from my own perspective.

 When did you start drawing?
I started drawing at around 6-7 yrs of age.





What type of art work are you into?
The type of art am into is unknown even to me, I just work with my mood, inspiration, I might work with wood today, paint, the next day, or design logos, I am more of a jack of all trade, I just love to explore different areas of art, different mediums and expression. Am still looking for which medium I love the most but it's difficult because am in love with most of them. Am searching but am not lost.

 What’s your favorite art work?
My favorite artwork might sound biased but it's actually an artwork I did of myself.

 What do you dislike about the art world?
I don't really think that there is anything I dislike about the art world but there are certain things that really make me feel disturbed about it, things like forgery of original works, people seeing artworks as just trophies on the wall and nothing else, I just wish people could really get a glimpse of my epic journey to this stage in my life, because to me art is an expression, culture, way of life that transcends to all regions.





What are some challenges you have come across?
The challenges I have come across are mostly getting needed materials, some times I just have to improvise, also studying geology and drawing can be quite challenging some times due to hectic schooling schedule.

 What advice can you give to other upcoming artist?
My advice to other upcoming artists is that they should never let people box their imagination, dreams and goals, and also continuous practice draws you closer to perfection because patience is a virtue.










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  1. Unknown10 March 2016 at 16:30

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    1. Unknown11 March 2016 at 10:02

      I really appreciate the comments guys,
      @stephen ogu you can also reach me on WhatsApp @07016015947

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  2. Emusmith11 March 2016 at 00:30

    Am a lover of art, and I really like what am seeing. Keep up the good work.

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  3. Anonymous11 March 2016 at 00:52

    Love your work, keep it up

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  4. Get Fit with Gladys12 March 2016 at 01:47

    Nyc one bro.... so proud of u

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  5. Engineer12 March 2016 at 04:22

    Roland, my fellow Isoko brother. I love your passion and determination. Keep it up. Let's tap in the blessings.

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  6. Unknown13 March 2016 at 06:49

    Nice work love it

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