Artist's Statement
I was born in Eastern Nigeria in 1965. I am the first of three sons. I currently reside in Orem , Utah with wife Deidra, son Jacob and daughter Nkechi. The rest of my family is still in Nigeria .
As far back as I can remember I have always been drawn to art, especially drawing. It was not until I was about 17 years of age that I realized that my artist sensibilities were best expressed in the three dimensional art of sculpture. Around this same time I was introduced to basketball, which suited me well as I am six feet nine inches tall. Later, after obtaining a higher National Diploma (equivalent to a Bachelor Degree) in painting in Nigeria , basketball became the avenue for me to come to the Untied States. I was recruited at BYU-Hawaii where I played from 1989-1993, and graduated with a BFA in Sculpture.
Immediately after that, I enrolled in the graduate program at BYU-Provo where I received an MFA degree in sculpture in 1997. While going to school in Provo , I met and married my wife, Deidra, who is from Idaho and graduated in 1996 with a Master of Accountancy.
I now work full time out of my studio in Orem.
Nnamdi's
works can be seen at Waxlander Gallery, 622 Canyon Road.
Hours: 9:30-5:30 daily. (505) 984-2202 or (800) 342-2202.