I interviewed Ephraim Urevbu a contemporary artist based in Memphis Tennessee. He shared his life experiences growing up in Nigeria then coming to the United States to study art and the ways the US did and did not fit with his expectations. We discussed his painting E Pluribus Unum and his work on The Naked Truth Project which seeks to spark conversations for an honest telling of America's history. One of the things that I really loved about speaking with Urevbu was his ability to discuss serious and painful truth while simultaneously recognizing the good and hope for the future.

Find Ephraim Urevbu online:

Website: https://www.nakedtruthartproject.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedtruthartgallery/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nakedtruthart?_t=8naZtXnPwNz&_r=1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Nakedtruthartproject/61551355179539/

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