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# Project Description Ilé Ayé- A Nigerian take on museum spaces Joan Eric-Udorie Summary Final work 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. As an interior designer and advocate of creative practices, my work revolves around three central... College Chelsea College of Arts Course BA (Hons) Interior Design Graduation year 2023 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 artefacts 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. Final work Main Museum Space (living room) Rendering of the main gallery space (living room) with custom display mantle pieces as a form of response art to the artifacts displayed. Artifacts showcased are the Benin Bronzes, The Queen Idia Mask and The Nok Terracotta. Museum Room 2 (master bedroom) Rendering of a gallery space (master bedroom) where domestic artifacts are re-housed in a relaxed manner as though the space is being lived in. Balcony Render Rendering of the balcony highlighting the interrelationship between the bottom floor and the first floor. The EXTER Research and process Step together with love I have created an experimental video that delves into the concepts of curation and classification by assembling a personal collection of objects, paintings, books, and more. The inspiration behind this project was to challenge the traditional notion of displaying art in a white cube environment. Although the exhibition took place within a white wall space, my aim was to create a more laid-back and liberating atmosphere for individuals to engage with art. View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Share this project 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, Il... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Access, Ability & Inclusivity Aesthetics Archives & Collections Community Histories Identity Places & Spaces Race Social Justice Community Conceptual CulturalIdentity Curation Design Experimentation Heritage InteriorDesign Spatial
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