Nkape, whose artistic name is Color in Segoh, told Arts&Culture that each piece she makes is a study of form, structure, and life where scientific curiosity meets creative expression. She adds that through her art, she seeks to explore the delicate balance between the organic and the abstract, transforming biological concepts into visual storytelling. “My art revolves around a distinctly feminine touch, celebrating the strength, beauty, and depth of womanhood. Through my background in biology, I have come to appreciate the incredible capabilities of women, not just physically, but emotionally and intellectually. This understanding informs my work, in which I explore and highlight the elegance, resilience, and inner radiance of women. Each painting is a tribute to their essence, embracing both their power and grace through form, colour, and expression,” she explains.
Furthermore, she pointed out that her love for art was inspired by anime. She said with every character she connected with, she brought them to life in her sketchbook, capturing their essence and the stories they carry. Nkape adds that anime taught her that every character had depth, emotions, and a journey and therefore she translated that same storytelling into her art. Since words cannot always express what she feels, she said she paints her stories instead, letting each piece speak for itself. She also explains that she started drawing back in primary school just for fun, where she would draw cartoons and realised that she was actually good at it. So she took art as a subject in junior school to refine her skills and also took an art elective at university. Currently, Nkape is pursuing two of her passions simultaneously.
