Ile iwe ti awon aami (School of Symbols)

Richard Ayodeji Ikhide

Ile iwe ti awon aami (School of Symbols), 2021152 x 122cmSign in to view price
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Material
watercolour on 400GSM Waterford paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This vibrant, visually striking artwork features a bold, expressive composition of colorful abstract shapes and forms. The prominent central figure appears to be a stylized female character with striking facial features and a patterned, ornate costume. The overall palette is dominated by warm tones of yellow, orange, and red, punctuated by splashes of blue, purple, and black. The artist's bold, gestural brushwork and playful use of organic, biomorphic shapes create a dynamic, almost surreal atmosphere. This piece seems to draw inspiration from African and Afro-Caribbean artistic traditions, suggesting a celebration of cultural identity and expression. ...

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Richard Ayodeji Ikhide
Artist
Richard Ayodeji Ikhide
B.1991, Nigerian

Richard Ayodeji Ikhide (b. 1991 Lagos, Nigeria) studied Textile Design at Central Saint Martins, followed by a Postgraduate degree at the Royal Drawing School, London. Working between graphite, ink and watercolour, Ikhide’s focus on drawing is tied to an interest in the mark-making of our ancestors, and the affective dimensions of a two-dimensional practice. Taking inspiration from diverse archives and artefacts, Ikhide seeks to manifest the spiritual in material form. ...

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Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 1 , 2021
63 x 57cm
Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 2
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Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 2, 2021
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Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 3
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Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 4
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Siseda Owo (Creating Hands) 4, 2021
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Ile iwe ti awon aami (School of Symbols)
Richard Ayodeji Ikhide
Ile iwe ti awon aami (School of Symbols), 2021
152 x 122cm
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Eyin Agba (Cosmic Egg), 2021
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Ko ara re (Constructing Yourself)
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