Dark Origins
Whatever otherworldly forms comingle in the work of Ekundayo Adeyemo, they are guaranteed to emerge from mysterious origins. Lagos, Nigeria-based Adeyemo paints figures, creatures, and manifestations of elusive ideas and experiences. Often contemplating religion, self-confidence, and mystical elements of the world, Adeyemo brings together personal and cosmic symbolism to create new beings which represent ideas entirely their own. Glimpses into Adeyemo’s pigmented and graphic world always lead viewers to ambiguous spaces where equally cryptic and emblematic beings collide and conquer.
Part One: Who is Ekundayo Adeyemo?
Question #1: Who are you?
Who Am I ? I’m still yet to discover myself. Anyways I’m the boring type of person who those not know how to articulate his words.
Question #2: Who are you as an artist?
I’m an abstract artist who paints what people know but try to hide or suppress them.
Question #3: What do you think about while creating?
Life , Religion, politics, myself and nothingness
Question #6: Is your artwork for yourself or for others?
Myself and others at some point
Part Two:
How would you describe your work and practice?
I have a problem of describing my creations. My works are born out of self doubt, religion and the cosmic universe. Most importantly my works are produce at strategic times and as a matter of urgency.
2021
Acrylic on Canvas Pad
11.7 x 16.5 inches
This piece show the current state of the people ruling Nigeria
2021
Acrylic on canvas pad
11.7 x 16.5 inches
2021
Acrylic on Canvas Pad
11.7 x 16.5 inches
Most prophet calm they speak the truth but it’s all lies hence that’s why the prophet in this piece has a long mouth which is full of lies.
2020
Acrylic on Cartridge paper
This piece show the seeds and lies religion as planted into each and everyone of us…
2021
Acrylic, Pen on Canvas Pad
11.7 x 16.5 inches
| Where/ How can Vacant Museum viewers see more of your work and where can they purchase it? |
| Instagram.com/adeyemo_ekundayo |