We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Chiamaka Esinulo. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Chiamaka below.
Chiamaka , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.
My parents have supported my artistic journey from the very beginning.
I didn’t even know it was possible to study art professionally at the university level until my mother told me — and I was overjoyed to apply for a degree in Fine and Applied Arts, eventually majoring in painting.
Throughout my time in school, my parents provided everything I needed, which motivated me to work harder and excel in my art.
After graduation, they never pressured me to take a different path; instead, they consistently encouraged me to pursue my passion.
Even now, as a full-time visual artist, my parents continue to play an inspiring and supportive role in my career. Their belief in me has been a constant source of strength and motivation.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My name is Esinulo Chiamaka, and I am a full-time contemporary Nigerian artist with a passion for exploring deep, timeless themes through my work.
My journey into the art world began early, nurtured by the unwavering support of my family, especially my mother, who encouraged me to pursue art professionally. I went on to earn a First-Class degree in Fine and Applied Arts from Imo State University, Nigeria a milestone that remains one of my proudest achievements.
I specialize in conceptual painting, focusing on the concept of time and its profound relationship with human existence and interpersonal relationships. Through my work, I aim to provoke reflection on how time shapes our lives, memories, and the connections we form with one another.
My primary mediums are oil and acrylic on canvas, and I also create graphite pencil sketches to study form and movement in a raw, honest way. I particularly enjoy working with harmonious and contemporary colors, using thoughtful palettes to evoke emotion and bring balance and vibrancy to my compositions. These choices allow me to express both the complexity and simplicity of human experiences with clarity and sensitivity.
Today, I create and sell original artworks, and I am open to creative commissions for individuals and organizations seeking meaningful, thought-provoking pieces.
What sets my work apart is the depth of thought behind each painting every piece invites viewers to engage emotionally and intellectually with the passage of time and the invisible threads it weaves through our lives.
I am proud to have exhibited my works in different parts of the world, sharing my artistic vision with diverse audiences and building a growing community of art lovers who connect deeply with my themes.
At my core, I am a simple person with deep thoughts, and I genuinely appreciate when my art is seen and understood for what it truly represents.
My work is not just about visual beauty it is about connection, reflection, and the timeless journey of human experience.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the ability to express deep, complex thoughts and emotions through visual language, and then seeing how those expressions connect with others.
It’s incredibly fulfilling to know that something I create often drawn from my personal reflections about time, existence, and relationships can resonate with someone else, even if we’ve never met.
Another rewarding part of my journey is the freedom art gives me to constantly grow, evolve, and stay true to who I am. Every piece challenges and teaches me.
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Yes, there are definitely some resources I wish I had discovered earlier in my creative journey.
At the start, I was mostly focused on building my skills and creating work, but I didn’t realize how important it was to also learn about the business side of art.
I also wish I had known earlier about artist residency programs and organizations that support emerging artists with funding and exposure.
Learning about these resources has helped me to not only grow creatively but also position myself better professionally.
If I had known earlier, I believe it would have made my journey a little smoother but I’m grateful for every lesson along the way.
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