How layering paper and fabric uncovers the layers of identity
In short: Watch how artist Jite Agbro uses a methodical printmaking practice to bridge her Nigerian roots with her life in Seattle. This video explores how physical textures can map out internal memories of belonging.
Jite Agbro creates soft, contemplative figures by layering paper, fabric, and paint. Her work is deeply rooted in the exploration of self and heritage, specifically focusing on the memory of place.
Born in Nigeria and raised in Seattle’s Central District, Agbro developed a fascination with printmaking as a child. This early interest evolved into a disciplined artistic method that allows her to investigate complex ideas of belonging through tangible, mixed-media construction.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How Printmaking Connects Jite Agbro to Her History and Heritage | Black Arts Legacies
- Also: Black Arts Legacies | Black Arts Legacies: Visual Art | Season 4
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