I didn’t pull any punches to get an artist of Gloria’s caliber on this site. I stalked her on Instagram for several weeks. When one afternoon, I noticed a missing call from her on Instagram, I called her back promptly and immediately understood why it was so hard to get an audience with her.

Indeed, this breathtakingly talented artist is also a young mom of two little bundles of joy, whom she held in her arms when she picked up the phone. Within seconds, I was won over by her positive energy, and we agreed to meet the next day.

During our hour-long video call, I learned an enormous amount about Gloria: her artistic discipline and determination, which have seen her graduate at the top of her class on several occasions; her determination to assert herself as an artist in a family where, at first, she was urged to find a “real profession”, only to be ardently supported by them given her talent and passion; and her inspiration drawn from African culture, sculpture and motifs, femininity and, above all, Mother Nature.

Indeed, leaves are a fundamental element in Gloria’s work. For her, these leaves, which follow the cycle of the seasons, are synonymous with regeneration and fertility. And who better to illustrate this than a woman? In this way, her works represent the life that animates us, but also the possibility of flourishing again no matter what difficulties we go through.

I loved talking to this artist and discovering her world. Thank you so much, Gloria, for giving me the chance to get to know you. Your art is simply sublime, and I hope with all my heart that it will conquer the world.

Now let yourself be conquered by her wonderful masterpieces and feel free to follow and contact her for a commission or a fine purchase here:

https://www.instagram.com/gloria.mmaduako_painter/

Location: Abuja (Nigeria)