1000 PIECE PUZZLE: LISTEN TO ME AND I'LL TELL YOU A STORY

The Fred Artist Series

1000-Piece Puzzle

Dimensions: 20" x 28"

Art by: Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe

Material: Paper, cardboard

Ejiwa ‘Edge’ Ebenebe is a Nigerian-Canadian artist based in BC, Canada. Born outside of her parent’s homeland, she went on to experience multiple cultures throughout her childhood and early adulthood.

As an immigrant, she wrestles with concepts of community and identity, both within herself and her work, and strives to create representation for voices (particularly Black women) who are often pushed out of positive, empowering narratives.

But also echoing in her work is a love for the ethereal, fantasy stories she grew up with. From a passion for vibrant colours, to a love of ornamentation, her varying homes have strongly moulded her creative perspective, weaving themselves throughout each piece she creates.

In combining all these influences she hopes to create work that is uplifting and whimsical, a respite from life’s rigors.