Periagoge
Scenario

How academic expectations can limit creative expression

I want to use synthetic materials and neon colors in my sculptures but my art school professors keep pushing me toward earth tones and natural fibers

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The student confronts institutional assumptions about what constitutes legitimate African aesthetic expression.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African aesthetics — across the continent?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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