Overdressed (Black)

Kayode Ojo

Overdressed (Black), 2018146 x 47 x 47cmSign in to view price
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fashion women's long hairy shaggy long sleeve faux fur jacket coat outwear top, K'ryssma synthetic lace front wig for women natural wave long wigs heat resistant fiberhair black #1b 20 inches, H&M black fringe above knee cocktail dress, StarSide crystal chandelier teardrop prisms 50mm, crystal beads clear chandelier bead lampchain, hamilton stands kb400 classic american folding sheet music standSweetwater
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This striking black and white image depicts a sculptural, monochromatic figure cloaked in a voluminous, fur-like ensemble. The composition is minimalist, with the stark contrast between the dark, fuzzy material and the plain, white background creating a dramatic visual impact. The figure's shape is abstract and indistinct, conveying a sense of mystery and concealment. The use of texture and the lack of distinct human features suggest a focus on the material and form over representation, evoking a surreal, almost otherworldly presence. The artwork seems to explore themes of identity, transformation, and the blurring of boundaries between the human and the non-human. ...

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Kayode Ojo
Artist
Kayode Ojo
B.1990, American

‘The art world is part of my medium,’ explains Kayode Ojo. A disciple of Marcel Duchamp, adopting his penchant for the appropriation of mundane, ‘readymade’ objects, and recognition of the gallery’s ability to vastly elevate the worth and discourse associate with the objects within its grasp, Ojo is interested in making layers of production and trade visible. He gathers fragments pertaining to a materialist, capitalist culture; relics of fast fashion like a H&M fringe dress, a grey ASOS suit, a hairpiece purchased from Amazon. Although Ojo problematises the objects’ conception, he also willingly elevates them, realising their aspirations for grandeur. He meticulously drapes synthetic fabric over metal armatures and pieces of Breuer-style furniture, fastening all of the items taut in a play of mutual culpability using key rings, carabiner hooks and steel handcuffs. ...

Kayode Ojo: Artworks
Overdressed (Black)
Overdressed (Blush)
Untitled
Kayode OjoUntitled, 2018
124 x 34 x 34cm
Overdressed (white)
Shattered (Paris)
Not exactly (Trembling)
Not Yet Titles
Not Yet Titles
Half-Life 5
Kayode OjoHalf-Life 5, 2023
63.5 x 45.72 x 55.88cm
Half-Life 9
Kayode OjoHalf-Life 9, 2023
61 x 40.6 x 40.6cm
Project Gemini (Los Angeles)
Back In Your Head
Kayode OjoBack In Your Head, 2024
110.5 x 45.7 x 45.7cm
our little secret
€90,000 (Zwart, Los Angeles)
Sweetwater
Gallery
Sweetwater
Berlin

Sweetwater is a contemporary art gallery based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. The gallery works with a wide range of artists based both in Germany and abroad, with a focus on conceptual practices across media. In addition to a regular exhibition program in the gallery, Sweetwater also frequently participates in offsite projects and art fairs. The gallery currently represents ten artists. Sweetwater is a member of the International Galleries Alliance.

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