ebere agwuncha: chinelo house
@ Roman Susan
1224 W Loyola Ave, Chicago IL 60626
Opening Saturday, September 14th, from 6PM - 9PM
On view through Sunday, October 13th
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. 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 site.
ebere agwuncha is a Chicago born and based Nigerian American transdisciplinary artist whose practice seeks to reach the natural depths of memory that hands carry through contemporary craft practices. They dream alongside the archives of the black diaspora making architecture(s) for the world to embrace through touch, preservation, ritual, domesticity, and intimacy. She currently utilizes various techniques including woodworking, ceramics, woven natural fibers, photography, interactive sound, installation, sculpture, and moving image. For more information, please visit eagwuncha.com.
Reception
Saturday, September 14 from 6-9 PM
Open Hours
Thursdays + Sundays 4-7 PM, and by appointment
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