Ibitayo Elizabeth

In our interview for the month, Textile Artist Ibitayo Elizabeth shares how grabbing opportunities and even misplacing a weaving pin can turn a day around, all while she weaves her creative dreams with wool and a dash of humor.

Ibitayo Elizabeth

In our interview for the month, Textile Artist Ibitayo Elizabeth shares how grabbing opportunities and even misplacing a weaving pin can turn a day around, all while she weaves her creative dreams with wool and a dash of humor.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU LEARNT RECENTLY
Opportunities don’t linger forever. Once you spot one, grab it as soon as you can.

WHICH NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR WOULD YOU LIKE TO COLLABORATE WITH AND WHY
An endless ocean . His soulful music creates such a relaxing atmosphere—perfect for weaving while he sings.

CURRENT FAVORITE SONG
Omemma by Chandler Moore.

LEAST FAVORITE CHORE
Laundry.

DESCRIBE THE TITLE OR CONCEPT OF ANY OF YOUR ART WITH EMOJIS
🧶🤱🏽

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST FEAR AS A TEXTILE ARTIST
Never being heard or failing to impact lives with my craft.

FAVORITE FASHION ACCESSORIES
Shoes.

UNEXPECTED FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I create artwork using wool.

WHY DO YOU LIVE WHERE YOU DO CURRENTLY
It’s an environment I can afford, offering both serenity and peace of mind.

FUNNIEST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU WHILE WEAVING
I spent several minutes searching for a weaving pin, only to find it hanging between the loom.

DESCRIBE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITHOUT BEING OBVIOUS
I was born during a time when the world often bloomed with vibrant energy—a month filled with sunny days, longer hours, and a promise of warmth and celebration.

A RIDICULOUS MYTH YOU HEARD
“If you eat while walking, the food goes to your legs.”

WHAT’S SOMETHING THAT YOU DON’T LIKE
When people slander. Being quick to judge others.

WHAT’S A FOOD COMBO YOU LIKE THAT MAY SEEM ODD
I love trying new foods but avoid combining anything too “funny.”

TELL A LIE OR AN ODD TRUTH
I’m the last born.

FAVORITE THING YOU’VE DONE THIS YEAR
Completing my most recent artwork, Shun Racism.

AN OCCUPATION YOU WOULD WANNA TRY
A Customer Care Representative—ideally as a virtual Customer Assistant.

FAVORITE BOOK/MOVIE/CARTOON
Book: How to Hear from God by Joyce Meyer.
Movie: The Forge.
Cartoon: The Lion King.

WHAT’S A NICKNAME YOU HAVE
Omoge Olowu.

WOULD YOU RATHER WEAVE BLINDFOLDED OR WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND YOUR BACK
I’d rather weave with one hand tied behind my back.

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