Portrait of the artist
Storytelling,
empathy,
cultural memory.
Vyvvan Basil (Ozorgwu Vivian Chinemerem) is a digital artist based in Abuja. Her work is rooted in storytelling, empathy, and cultural memory — exploring vitiligo, scoliosis, identity, and self-love through vibrant, unapologetically Black illustration.
Trained in Plant Science and Biotechnology at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, she views the body as nature and fashion as transformation. Her practice offers space for others to feel seen, affirmed, and empowered.
Since 2022 she has minted over 50 original works on OpenSea, Foundation, Exchange Art, and Objkt, reaching more than 120,000 impressions and contributing to SDG-aligned initiatives across mental health and gender equality.
The studio — Abuja, Nigeria
Artist statement
“My art is about healing, dialogue, and community — offering space for others to feel seen, affirmed, and empowered.”
Themes
Black identity. Vitiligo, scoliosis, identity, self-love. The body as nature; fashion as transformation.
Influences
Biotechnology, contemplative practice, Black cultural memory, and community-led healing.
Practice
Digital illustration released as NFTs across OpenSea, Foundation, Exchange Art, and Objkt since 2022.
Chronology
- 2025Certificate of Appreciation — EMPOWER4HerSimuka Africa × The 34 Gallery
- 2024Certificate of Honor — SDG 3:4 Creative ArtsSimukaAfrica.org × The 34 Gallery
- 2023BSc, Plant Science and BiotechnologyMicheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
- 2022NFT Practice beginsOpenSea · Foundation · Exchange Art · Objkt
- 2016Undergraduate studiesMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State