Ade Adekola
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Services Offered:
- African photography
- Photojournalism
- Documentary photography
- Wedding photography
- Fine-art photography
About This Vendor
Ade Adekola, the visionary Nigerian-born artist, seamlessly blends photography, installations, and interactive art to craft a unique narrative. With no formal training, his artistic journey began in his early teens, resulting in a captivating fusion of diverse visual influences from various cultures. An experimental photographer, Ade leverages technology in post-production to pioneer fresh representation techniques. His works, categorized into distinct series, challenge and redefine the trajectory of African photography. Ade's recent focus involves reimagining contemporary interpretations rooted in Nigerian culture, yielding vibrant compositions and innovative perspectives. Currently based in Lagos, Ade Adekola is a trailblazing force in the world of art.
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- Ade Adekola
- Travels from:Lagos
- Available to travel?:Yes
- +234 706 400 0004
- https://adekola.com/
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Why Hire Ade Adekola?
Ade Adekola, a Nigerian-born Architect turned contemporary artist, has carved an exceptional niche in the realm of creative expression. His body of work spans an array of media, including photography, installations, and interactive art, reflecting his multifaceted artistic journey.
What sets Ade apart is his remarkable self-taught journey, which commenced in his early teens. This uncharted path led him to develop a distinct artistic language deeply influenced by a rich tapestry of visual cues transcending multiple cultures. His artistic evolution culminated in a profound ability to synthesize these influences into a unique and captivating artistic vision.
As an experimental photographer, Ade Adekola’s ingenuity shines through in his adept use of technology during the post-production process. Through these innovative techniques, he forges alternate paths of representation that challenge conventional norms. His works are not confined to a single source; he draws inspiration from both his private image archive and occasionally from public archives. These images coalesce into discrete series, each dedicated to exploring distinct ideas and themes.
A hallmark of Ade’s recent works is his intriguing venture into reimagining contemporary representations rooted in traditional and urban Nigerian culture. For instance, he ingeniously crafts new expressions of traditional textiles, giving life to gemstone photo mosaics using ethnographic images, and weaving together large-scale photomontages of urban dwellers. His portfolio also boasts iconic blur images capturing the essence of festivals and optical kinetic pieces created from urban photograms.
Colorful and often featuring overlapping images, Ade Adekola’s innovative compositions inject fresh perspectives into the realm of African photography. His work is an inspiring journey of cultural reclamation and reinvention, transcending boundaries and inspiring new narratives.
Ade Adekola currently calls Lagos home, where he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art. With no formal training but an unquenchable thirst for innovation, he stands as a trailblazing force in the world of visual arts, reshaping the future of African photography one captivating image at a time.
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