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In this episode, Nigerian visual artist Jacqueline Suowari shares the philosophy behind her striking ballpoint pen drawings — vast, intricate works composed of thousands of layered strokes. Blending drawing, painting, and design, Jacqueline explores identity, emotional expression, and cultural heritage with fearless honesty.

Her portraits confront societal taboos around grief, depression, and shame, inviting empathy and cross-cultural dialogue. Infused with indigenous Nigerian aesthetics, fabric motifs, and gold leaf, her work becomes a living archive of personal and collective histories.

Guided by emotional clarity and a belief in art’s power to transform, Jacqueline’s practice is as intentional as it is evocative.

Recorded on 25 July 2025. 

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