Kaycee Chibuzor Uyanwa (b. 1993) is a Nigerian artist based in Abuja, who is known for his photo realistic pencil and charcoal portraits of black subjects that embody the complex emotions associated with the contemporary and native black experience. His art is born out of the zeal for perfection both in skill, expression and devotion to create positive changes in the world.

The Journey:

Kaycee began drawing at the age of five, using graphite pencils on paper materials he finds around his family house. The self-taught artist developed his photorealistic style by employing what he calls the three Ps: patience, practice, and perseverance. Kaycee works from reference images, and his own imagination to create these methodical works: He often spends up to one to two months completing a single portrait. Inspired by his personal experiences being an African, Kaycee’s practice speaks to the beauty, realities of the African culture and cultural appreciation and conveys his commitment to portraying and preserving the beautiful cultures of Africa at large.