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Support “thejessicaduru” — A 22-Country Global Art Journey Shaping the Future of African Digital Storytelling
🌍 Help “thejessicaduru” Shape New Worlds Through Art
Uzochi Kosisochukwu Jessica, known creatively as “thejessicaduru,” is not just an artist — she’s a world-builder. A visionary AI Digital Artist, she creates cinematic, hyper-detailed, hyper-realistic imagery that reimagines Africa, family, faith, sisterhood, and future cities.
Her art transcends boundaries. Her voice carries identity, spirituality, and radical hope. With no institutional support, Jessica is forging her own path — and inviting you to walk with her.
CONTACT DETAILS
Instagram, Telegram, Threads, Facebook & TikTok - @thejessicaduru
✨ Personal Note from Jessica:
I am the artist and campaign creator behind "thejessicaduru". I am writing this in third person to reflect my brand voice, but this is my personal campaign, and all funds will directly support my artistic journey and education. Thank you for being part of this vision.
🎨 The Mission: A Global Creative Odyssey
I am embarking on an ambitious, 22-country journey to create 22 original digital art collections inspired by the history, spirit, and voices of each place. These won’t just be visuals — they will be archives of culture, voice-powered creations, and Afro-diasporic dreams.
This is not tourism. This is cultural storytelling. Every country becomes a canvas. Every story, a lens. Every work, a mirror.
🧭 Countries Include:
France · USA · UK · Switzerland · Egypt · Australia · Berlin · Denmark · Netherlands · Monaco · Lisbon · Italy · Greece · Canada · South Africa · Ghana · Rwanda · Ethiopia · Nairobi · Tunisia · Algeria · Ivory Coast
🏰 Opportunities Already Earned
I have already been:
• Selected for a prestigious art residency at Château de Cerisay in France (March 2026)
I have the talent.
I have the vision.
I just need the means.
💡 What Your Support Makes Possible
Your donation fuels three transformative creative goals:
• ✈️ A 22-country art expedition (travel, production, collaboration)
• 🎓 A master’s degree at OCAD University (Tuition: $58,511.27 CAD)
• 🏰 A 2-week art residency at Château de Cerisay (Tuition: $2,800 USD)
All content created will be shared through immersive art, storytelling, and visual culture projects that honor each country’s voice — especially from the lens of the African diaspora.
💸 Total Fundraising Goal:
$150,000 USD
(July 4 – December 4, 2025)
📂 View Portfolio & Documents
🎨 Portfolio & Past Works: https://bit.ly/3GeLqmA
📄 Campaign Documents & Timeline: https://bit.ly/44p7LpB
🗣️ From Me to You
“This is more than my dream — it’s a legacy. I want to document, archive, and share stories that are often silenced or misrepresented. With your help, I’ll create a new global narrative of culture, identity, sisterhood, and spiritual power. Art is how I speak. Art is how I fight. Art is how I rise.”
— Jessica, aka “thejessicaduru”
❤️ Support This Journey
If you believe in the power of art to build bridges…
If you believe in the brilliance of Black women telling their own stories…
If you believe that the future of art belongs to all of us…
Then donate, share, and join this global journey.
Be part of this mission. Fund the vision. Let’s shape the future together.
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