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“Respect” Animation
Based on a short that I directed for a community group, I gathered friends in directing a film prepared for the month of October – ‘To Be Nigerian.’ This film in particular was to speak on this thing that we call respect. Two years later, I made a readaption of the short producing a stop…
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Behind the Animation
I’ve developed a taste for collage making and I’ve shown some processes on my youtube channel. As you know, one of my latest projects is a multimedia piece- an animation. The collages ranged from still life arrangements to pop art pieces. I turned the pages of Frieze magazine to then notice Tobias Rehberger’s collaboration with…
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Artizan Street Library
It became one of the great moment’s of shared learning at Artizan Street library and community centre. On May13 2024, Tessa Hunkin of Hackney mosaic project offered a workshop on Artizan Street. A was later revealed on the other side of Artizan street library on Petticoat Lane, across the way from the estate in the…
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An account of being human
It is Summer 2024 and I take a visit to the Being Human exhibition on view at the Wellcome Collection, Euston. Up to this point, I’d ride by and the placements of neon lights outside caught my attention especially by night whilst the banners drew my eyes by day. A lifesize model representation of artist,…
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Thoughts on paper – Journal by Ola Apata
I have a journal! Here’s a look into my design for a journal/notebook. I created a special mural, using words around a biblical scripture. Jeremiah 29:11. Background It’s something that I’ve been able to do. I’m one of those who would use a flip book (jotter’s pad). However, I also enjoy journals with those ring…
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Who Are You When No One is Watching?
I thought deeply about Raison d’etre. Raison D’Être helps to define your reason for being. This gives the concept of what the artist journey is like. Do you know yours? Right now is the time to be attached to purpose, our Raison D’Être Richard Lawson, 2020 Some of us find it at a very…
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A new tale
Representation is sought for by those in the artistic discipline. There are those in the practice who paint the landscape of their community, encourage sustainability and inventiveness. Patterns amongst these artisans include respect for the integral elements that make the fabric of the nation; taking paths that inform the agency of the people and speak…
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Bàbà, Father
Expressing joy for family at this time. I am witness to the inquisitive mind of Femi as an artist. To give a sense of personhood, he is family, that is- he is my cousin. With many features from editing, curating and designing, he grows deep into the work he places his hands on. As a…
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Portals
Lisson Gallery Review 9th March A month before the end of the exhibition, I came to Lisson Gallery to view ‘Portals at Situated on Marylebone’s Lisson Grove, the Gallery gave view to a selection of artworks, curated by Ossian Ward. On entry I was met with a set of stewards. Looking at Shirazeh Houshiary’s (1993)…
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Sounds and Virtue, Designing #lamidesignseries
Here is a design I have for you. These are special images, quoted from the verse, Jeremiah 29:11. I picked up the cam, and filmed the painting & sketching process. Featured in two colours within this video. The process involved applying paint, and sketching in wax. A freehand sketch of the face with text surrounding.…