The artwork features a vibrant, abstract composition with striking colors and imaginative elements. The central figure appears to be a fantastical, golden humanoid creature surrounded by various organic and geometric forms, including planets, rocks, and abstracted shapes. The artist employs a unique and expressive style, blending elements of surrealism, pop art, and contemporary illustration. The overall work conveys a sense of playfulness, mysticism, and exploration of the human form within a fantastical, cosmic landscape, hinting at the artist's intention to push the boundaries of traditional representation. ...
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. ...
