Njideka Akunyili Crosby

Biography

Njideka Akunyili Crosby was born in 1983 in the city of Enugu, Nigeria. She is an artist and visual arts figure currently working in the United States of America. Crosby creates works that combine elements of collage and photo transfer. Her art focuses on exploring cultural ties and the complexities that arise at the intersection of Nigerian and American worlds and experiences. Through her work, she addresses issues of identity and intercultural interaction.