Finding inspiration in classic portraiture and cinema, London based artist Christianah Ebenezer’s  (formerly known as Christina) images are replete with rich colour and texture.

Born in Nigeria, Christianah spent her early years in Lagos, before moving to join her immediate family in London. Here, she found visual inspiration in film, music videos and personal family portraiture. Drawing many of her formative references from the sensitive combination of composition and mood found in cinematography – a quality that is noticeably present in her own work today. 

Her practice is dedicated to presenting her subject in their truest essence, whilst additionally using her work as a powerful platform for visibility of subjects of colour. By utilising various techniques, and soft, subdued light, she aims “to highlight not only the range of beauty that we hold as individuals, but also the various ways in which we can be depicted”. 

She attributes her Christian faith as the key reason her visual gift has transcended globally. This path has brought about many transformative experiences like shooting in Nigeria – where Christianah returned home for the first time since childhood. Here, she was able to collaborate with exceptional local talent as well as spending meaningful time with extended family. 

Christianah has been named both a British Fashion Council New Wave Creative, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Arts & Culture Leader. Her work was included as part of the exhibition ‘The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion’, curated by Antwaun Sargent, debuting at London’s Saatchi Gallery in 2022. 

In 2024, two of Christianah’s portraits were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.

Publications & Clients Include:

British Vogue, ELLE UK + US, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, GQ, Apple, Disney, Netflix, Google, Nike, YOOX Net-A-Porter Group, Paul Smith, FarFetch, Tena, Warner Music and more.

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