Joan Eric-Udorie
Interior and Spatial Design BA (Hons)
Chelsea College of Arts UAL
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Art Curation
My location: London, United Kingdom
Joan Eric-Udorie
First Name: Joan
Last Name: Eric-Udorie
University / College: Chelsea College of Arts UAL
Course / Program: Interior and Spatial Design BA (Hons)
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Art Curation
My Location: London, United Kingdom
About
As an interior designer and advocate of creative practices, my work revolves around three central themes: community, identity, and unity. I strongly believe in the power of inclusive design and view it as a tool to ensure that everyone has a voice and a place in the conversation. By embracing these principles, I strive to foster a sense of belonging and togetherness, bridging gaps and creating spaces that welcome and engage individuals from all walks of life.
ilé ayé - a nigerian take on museum spaces
Access to history is important for communities as it drives social change. I believe everyone should have access to objects of all kinds that speak of the people that came before them. To kickstart more conversation around artifact restitution, Ilé Ayé was born. Ilé Ayé meaning “home of life” in Yoruba, one of the native tongues spoken in Lagos, is a spatial design that delves into the concept of artifact restitution, specifying Nigerian artifacts. Influenced by the architectural wonders known as the “orowa” dwellings, the design aims to explore how these artifacts can be re-contextualised within a traditional home like setting, offering a fresh perspective on their domestic qualities. The design language employed, is a captivating fusion of rich stories and cultural heritages found in Nigeria. I have embarked on a journey of dismantling the White Cube theory of display by reinterpreting a museum and contemporary gallery space to highlight the true essence of our collective narrative. Utilising African Artists Foundation, a contemporary gallery in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, I have conceptually brought the museum to the home. Through design, I have reimagined the traditional domestic roles of everyday objects by curating an exhibition focused on an assortment of Nigerian artifacts referenced from the British Museum collections.
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