Born in Ypsilanti Michigan and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Sasha Igwe, who goes by the artist name Ifeoma, developed a strong interest in drawing/illustration at a young age, often attempting to illustrate characters from her favorite novel series. Over the years she has explored a variety of media, finding opportunities to learn acrylic painting, illustration techniques, digital media techniques, among other media interests yet to be explored.

Drawing heavily from her Nigerian American background, Ifeoma combines Mangaka and Afrocentric styles in her work. Introspectively, her art embraces ideas of curiosity, spirituality, and self-reflection, allowing her to openly express visually what she may struggle to communicate through speech. She experiments with different and sometimes surreal concepts through a childlike curiosity, in search of opportunities to more freely and openly express her thoughts through visual art.

Currently, she focuses on creating and exhibiting art around the Greater Pittsburgh Area and beyond in order to express herself and inspire others. Most notably, she has public works displayed in the learning centers of CCAC and YMCA in the Homewood-Brushton locations, and has participated in Handmade Arcade’s Spring Market and Three Rivers Arts festival in 2024. She enjoys sharing her process and techniques to inspire and encourage others to experiment with their own creativity.