- CollegeCentral Saint Martins
- CourseMA Fine Art
- Graduation year2023
"Wild Dreams" is a graduate project that looks into the intricate social issues surrounding the history of Nigeria. With a focus on second-generational migrations, restitutions, and the looting of the Benin artefacts, this project explores the Black experience and aims to retell the narrative from the past to the present in a somewhat fictional manner.
By doing so, it seeks to shed light on the complexities of these issues and provoke contemplation.
The project also highlights the story of second-generation individuals who return to Nigeria with a mission to rebuild, using new resources. It examines the challenges they face and the unique perspective they bring to the table as they strive to contribute to the country's development and restoration.
"Wild Dreams" merges elements of imagination and reality, incorporating various artistic mediums such as visual arts, installations, and sculptures. Through these creative expressions, the project aims to engage viewers in a thought-provoking and immersive experience that encourages reflection on the historical and contemporary realities of Nigeria.
Final work
Super Eagles
It investigates the concept of cultural exchange and the power of sport in fostering connections between Nigerians in the Diaspora and second-generation migrants. Through football, I explore how these communities can come together, bridging the gap between different generations and geographical locations, and strengthening their bond through shared heritage.
Research and process
CSM Postgraduate Degree Process
This shows clips from the Vestibule: Lethaby Gallery in January 2023 Exhibition, documenting the public’s reaction to the “Free The Trapped”. It also shows snippets of the making of “Free the Obas Series” using screen printing and creating the artworks from Photoshop and Illustrator. Towards the end of the video, I shared the working progress of both of my works “Home Coming” and my “Untitled” sculpture. Unfortunately, both works are unavailable to show at the studio however my maquette of the sculpture will be available to see as well as the “Revival” boats will be at the studio.
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