Typical African Woman off for the day Print

Adebisi Adeyewa David is a contemporary visual artist from Nigeria, he creates African cultural themes using mixed media, araism and digital techniques demonstrating his creative and technical expertise. His creative career began in 2018 with painting as an art medium, he has diligently dedicated himself to honing his skills over five years in colour, composition, symbolism with diverse materials and textures. His works explores themes of love, family, unity, and celebration, drawing inspiration from a variety of artistic genres, which includes abstract, landscapes, and figurative representations. His wide portfolio explores African cultures, landscapes, festivals, values and other art concepts. He has also participated in various exhibitions in Nigeria and some in his University (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) which includes Alacrity Exhibition OAU, 2023 (among others) and also Emerging Expression 2024 (Undergraduate Art fair) in Lagos state, Nigeria. Through these exhibitions, his paintings gained attention for its inventive fusion of modern methods with traditional African themes and patterns, demonstrating a commitment to cultural heritage while engaging his audience in modern artistic discussion thereby stretching his creative boundaries. Adeyewa continues to explore new avenues for artistic expression, His mixed media pieces aim to highlight the continued relevance of indigenous wisdom passed down by venerated artisans. Adeyewa’s mixed media pieces aim to spotlight the continued relevance of values, wisdom, themes passed down by venerated artisans. He uses his distinct style and skill mastery to broaden his reach by repackaging contemporary concepts for global audiences.