Kelechi Orode Chukwueke is a contemporary visual artist based in Abuja, Nigeria. From a young age, she showed a flair for art and could often be found drawing at home and in school. As such, she was encouraged by her parents to explore her interests and passions. In 2016, she acquired her BSc. in Interiors with a Minor in Art History from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Kelechi is a professional interior architect and designer, and infuses her love for creating spaces into her work, often reflecting on how her pieces interact with space. Kelechi made her artistic debut in May of 2023 at Yenwa Gallery’s inaugural exhibition, Inner Space. There she showed visually striking portraits of young women in quiet moments of reflection with an atmosphere that drew viewers into the scene. Her artistic signature lies in her use of color,
patterns, textures, and immersive space creation. Her characters, painted with indigo skin, transcend individual identity, engaging viewers to connect with universal emotions.
Storytelling is at the core of Kelechi's art. Each painting weaves a narrative representation of quiet moments with subtle hints to the drama and tension that lay beneath the surface, drawing from personal and shared experiences.
Kelechi's art brings a fresh and playful perspective to the Nigerian art landscap, exploring the universality of joy, love, loss, and pain through tranquil yet emotionally charged scenes. Her first solo exhibition, Dear Dandelion, calls the audience to immerse themselves in stories, both familiar and unfamiliar, finding connection in the shared tapestry of emotions.