{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 73: Creating Accessible and Meaningful Contemporary Modern Art ","description":"@UzoArt is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral. Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not  only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is one that has a cause, portions of their profits are used for a charitable cause. Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! In this episode, Uzo takes us behind the scenes of her rising business and journey from Statistics to creating art with a cause. What makes her journey even more interesting is that during the pandemic when business where sunsetting, Uzo Art enterprised flourished. During our conversation, Uzo shares: The different ways in which we should consider and think about Art and Artistry The  importance of understanding the difference between creating and running a business Why her business model focuses on in-house distribution of all sales and merchandise Be sure to purchase one of Uzo pieces at Uzo Art and go hang out with her @UzoArt Also, let\u2019s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library Subscribe  - Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher  ","author_name":"Those African Chicks - Exploring Identities of African Women ","author_url":"http:\/\/thoseafricanchicks.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"