Nigerian contemporary visual artist, Ademola Ojo, dreams of a time when the world will marvel at the traditions of the Yorubas, specifically their version of the creation story, which he believes triumphs above every other. In his works, he uses oil and acrylics on canvas as mediums to depict the Black identity. He explores black skin and hair, two distinctive aspects of African human physiology.
In this chat with The Moveee, Ademola talks about his creative inspiration, and the importance of his creative focus in the preservation of important culture both past and present, for the benefit of current and future generations.
ADEMOLA OJO: There is a great influence from our immediate environment in anything we do as artists. In my works, I strive to present relatable issues. When you look at some of my paintings, you’ll see that they are depictions of the realities around us. They are natural in the sense that they strive to mirror things happening in our natural environment.
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