TEFF THEORY

Artist. Archivist. Writer. Mosaic. jewel-toned Earth womxn 📍NY | LDN

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Eulogy for lives once lived.

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Cleaning out my college bedroom for the first time in 7 years. This is the space where I fell into the freedom to explore my creative practice. It’s been so cathartic for so many reasons, and im so happy i was someone that never threw things away.

Notes to self (2013 - 2017) 🥹

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31-12-15: she plays the long game.

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My timing is divine. Favour favours me.

— Stephanie C. Nnamani

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Make space.

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Self-portrait short | “Breath Work” (2020) by Stephanie C. Nnamani

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Self-portrait | The Girl With The Many Scarves (2024) by Stephanie C. Nnamani

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So ahead of my time, I feel like I’m catching up to myself.

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35mm—Finally got some film scanned. Images anywhere from 3-6 years ago. My favourite thing ia deciphering where I was when each image was taken. Film is magical.

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NY | NC | NIG.

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“To Be A Presence” (on film) – 2016 | the artist’s first self-portraits, ever, photographed analogue. 

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7-9-16: the process is priority // here’s the digital version to my first self-portrait shot on film. (’:

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Archive, North Carolina (2015)

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From the archives | 2016, Greensboro, North Carolina

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SOME NEWS:

I am delighted to announce that my self-portrait, “The Phoenix Has Risen” has been selected by The Royal Photographic Society for The International Photography Exhibition (IPE 165) in its 165th year, opening February 2024. This is the world’s longest-running exhibition of its kind. ✨🥳

It gives me great pleasure to represent as the only Nigerian woman artist whose work was selected this year. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to share some unseen images from this project. Also because I forgot to announce when I got shortlisted back in June, because I knew I would be a finalist. ☺️✅

I am 1 of 49 artists selected from over 800+ worldwide. 🥹🧡

I made this work during a very transformative period in my life so it is only right its magic continues to open doors. 🌸🌸✨

I am also beyond excited to join an incredible selection of previous and prospective artists, creatives and image-makers in this wonderful opportunity. Looking forward to sharing more details as it unfolds but for now, check out: https://rb.gy/q4kvm8

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