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{{short description|Nigerian artist}} |
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{{Infobox person |
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| name = Patrick Chuka |
| name = Patrick Chuka |
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| image = |
| image = |
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| alt = Photo of Nigerian Artist, Patrick Chuka |
| alt = Photo of Nigerian Artist, Patrick Chuka |
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| caption = A picture of Patrick Chuka. |
| caption = A picture of Patrick Chuka. |
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| birth_name = Patrick Chukwuka Onyejiaka |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2000|03|17}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2000|03|17}} |
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| birth_place = [[Victoria Island, Lagos]], Nigeria |
| birth_place = [[Victoria Island, Lagos|Victoria Island]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria |
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| nationality = [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] |
| nationality = [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] |
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| residence = [[San Francisco Bay Area|The Bay Area, California]], USA |
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| training = [[Berkeley City College]], [[Berkeley, California]], USA (2019–present) |
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| known_for = Drawing |
| known_for = Drawing |
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| movement = [[Hyperrealism (visual arts)|Hyperrealism]] |
| movement = [[Hyperrealism (visual arts)|Hyperrealism]] |
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| years_active = 2015–present |
| years_active = 2015–present |
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| website = {{URL |
| website = {{URL|artistchuka.com}} |
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'''Patrick |
'''Patrick Chuka''' (born 17 March 2000), professionally known as''' Chu''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] artist who primarily works with [[Charcoal (art)|charcoal]] and [[ballpoint pen artwork|ballpoint pen]]. He also [[Painting|paints]] with [[Oil paint|oil]], [[pastel]] and [[Acrylic paint|acrylic]], largely focusing his art on [[Realism (arts)|realism]] and some aspect of [[Hyperrealism (visual arts)|hyperrealism]].<ref name="Chuka">{{cite web|url=https://patrickchuka.com|website=PatrickChuka}}</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Chuka was born in [[Victoria Island, Lagos]], |
Chuka was born in [[Victoria Island, Lagos|Victoria Island]], [[Lagos State]] in a family of four, where he is the first child. He is from [[Abba, Imo|Abba]], [[Nwangele]], [[Imo State]], Nigeria. Due to family crises while growing up, his family relocated a lot, forcing him to change from one secondary school to another. From 2010 to 2011, he went to [[Federal Government College, Odogbolu]], [[Ogun State]], Nigeria for his secondary school education, he moved to Top Highflyer College, [[Oshodi-Isolo|Isolo]], Lagos State, from 2012 to 2014, before moving again to Weenoble International School, [[Ejigbo, Lagos|Ejigbo]], Lagos State, where he finally finished in 2015. He started making art at 15, immediately after graduating from secondary school. Chuka later moved to the United States with his family in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nygerian.com/2018/01/artist-spotlight-chuka-pencils.html|title=Artist Spotlight: Chuka Pencils|accessdate=27 August 2019|website=The Nygerian|archive-date=27 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827073939/http://www.nygerian.com/2018/01/artist-spotlight-chuka-pencils.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is currently{{when|date=May 2022}} a student of [[Berkeley City College]], [[Berkeley, California]], USA, where he is studying [[Biology]].<ref name=Chuka/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://creativedebuts.co.uk/patrick-chuka|title=Patrick Chuka – The Visual Artist|accessdate=27 August 2019|website=Creative Debuts|archive-date=27 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827073944/https://creativedebuts.co.uk/patrick-chuka/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Style and philosophy== |
==Style and philosophy== |
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Chuka works primarily with [[Charcoal (art)|charcoal]] and [[ballpoint pen]] |
Chuka works primarily with [[Charcoal (art)|charcoal]] and [[ballpoint pen]]. He [[Painting|paints]] with [[Oil paint|oil]], [[pastel]], [[Acrylic paint|acrylic]] and also [[Sculpture|sculpt]]. He has drawn attention to trending topics such as [[feminism]], [[Minority rights|marriage rights for minorities]], [[LGBT rights by country or territory|LGBTQ rights]] and [[gender equality]] with his art.<ref name=Chuka/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtls.ca/issue23/patrick-chuka|title=Patrick Chuka MTLS|accessdate=27 August 2019|website=Maple Tree Literary Supplement Canada}}</ref> |
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In 2018, |
In 2018, he explained why he gets angry when reading the Bible. He criticized [[Solomon]] for asking God for [[Wisdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://legit.ng/1185082-nigerian-artist-explains-angry-reading-bible.html|title=Nigerian artist explains why he gets angry when reading the Bible|accessdate=27 August 2019|website=Legit.ng|date=8 August 2018|archive-date=27 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827073943/https://www.legit.ng/1185082-nigerian-artist-explains-angry-reading-bible.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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On 16 January 2018, Chuka |
On 16 January 2018, Chuka had a drawing of his included in [[Brittle Paper]] in "14: An Anthology of Queer Art, Vol. 2: The Inward Gaze."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brittlepaper.com/2018/01/14-anthology-queer-art-vol-2-gaze|title=14: An Anthology of Queer Art, Vol. 2: "The Inward Gaze"|date=16 January 2018|accessdate=27 August 2019|website=Brittle Paper}}</ref> |
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On October 30, Patrick was featured on ''[[BBC]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.com/igbo/media-54739824|title=Patrick Chuka |accessdate=30 October 2020| work=BBC}}</ref> |
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==Some Notable Arts== |
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<gallery widths="180px" heights="120px" > |
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File:Drawing of Beyonce and Jay Z by Patrick Chuka.jpg|A [[Ballpoint pen|Ballpoint ink]] and [[Charcoal (art)|Charcoal]] drawing of [[Jay-Z]] and [[Beyoncé]] . |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka 3.jpg|Drawing of [[Donald Trump]] and [[Kanye West]]. |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka 2.jpg|Drawing of the [[Last Supper|The Last Supper]] |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka 6.jpg|'Ilumino' with [[Charcoal (art)|Charcoal]] and a [[Ballpoint pen]] |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka 4.jpg|Patrick Chuka in the process of drawing |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka 5.jpg|Drawing of Roxanne Rymland |
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File:Drawing by Patrick Chuka.jpg|A Ballpoint pen drawing of Beyoncé |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:Artists from Lagos]] |
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[[Category:21st-century Nigerian artists]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:02, 13 December 2024
Patrick Chuka | |
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| Born | 17 March 2000 Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Drawing |
| Movement | Hyperrealism |
| Website | artistchuka |
Patrick Chuka (born 17 March 2000), professionally known as Chu, is a Nigerian artist who primarily works with charcoal and ballpoint pen. He also paints with oil, pastel and acrylic, largely focusing his art on realism and some aspect of hyperrealism.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Chuka was born in Victoria Island, Lagos State in a family of four, where he is the first child. He is from Abba, Nwangele, Imo State, Nigeria. Due to family crises while growing up, his family relocated a lot, forcing him to change from one secondary school to another. From 2010 to 2011, he went to Federal Government College, Odogbolu, Ogun State, Nigeria for his secondary school education, he moved to Top Highflyer College, Isolo, Lagos State, from 2012 to 2014, before moving again to Weenoble International School, Ejigbo, Lagos State, where he finally finished in 2015. He started making art at 15, immediately after graduating from secondary school. Chuka later moved to the United States with his family in 2018.[2] He is currently[when?] a student of Berkeley City College, Berkeley, California, USA, where he is studying Biology.[1][3]
Style and philosophy
[edit]Chuka works primarily with charcoal and ballpoint pen. He paints with oil, pastel, acrylic and also sculpt. He has drawn attention to trending topics such as feminism, marriage rights for minorities, LGBTQ rights and gender equality with his art.[1][4]
In 2018, he explained why he gets angry when reading the Bible. He criticized Solomon for asking God for Wisdom.[5]
Features
[edit]On 16 January 2018, Chuka had a drawing of his included in Brittle Paper in "14: An Anthology of Queer Art, Vol. 2: The Inward Gaze."[6]
On October 30, Patrick was featured on BBC.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c PatrickChuka https://patrickchuka.com.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Artist Spotlight: Chuka Pencils". The Nygerian. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Patrick Chuka – The Visual Artist". Creative Debuts. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Patrick Chuka MTLS". Maple Tree Literary Supplement Canada. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Nigerian artist explains why he gets angry when reading the Bible". Legit.ng. 8 August 2018. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "14: An Anthology of Queer Art, Vol. 2: "The Inward Gaze"". Brittle Paper. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Patrick Chuka". BBC. Retrieved 30 October 2020.