Creativity is nothing but a mind set free.
Adedeji Akinkunmi is a digital artist, born and bred in Nigeria, where he lived all his life before moving to the Uk to gain his masters degree. Adedeji fell in love with creating digital arts while he was still trying to gain his first degree in computer science at Ajayi Crowther university in Nigeria. he quickly joined a group of young digital artists to learn the techniques of the art. Soon after, he became fascinated with surrealism and the ability to create an out of the world imagination through digital means. His works are inspired by his dreams. One of his works titled Eleye is a direct re-creation of one of his dreams, and that artwork has also inspired other artworks by him.
Exploring The Subconscious
Akinkunmi believes that we exist in two forms, the physical and also in the subconscious, that is why our dreams are sometimes vivid, like we are actually living in the dream. Our subconscious mind is a representation of us in our conscious mind. If that is so, why not create arts that represents our subconscious?.
Artist statement, Exhibitions and press
I love using images of humans and animals to create a juxtaposition in my art works. I like re creating what I see in my dreams when I sleep. My recent works are either a re-creation of my dreams and works which are inspired by my dreams. They are also depictions of strangeness and confusion. My work also tells stories of love and sadness. I want people to see my work and be confused as to what exactly is going on there while still admiring a beautiful piece of art.
This concept of creating confusion with my arts, is a way of expressing myself and dealing with my feelings of confusion and depression while I was gaining my masters in the UK.
Exhibitions:
Adedeji has exhibited works at kunstmatrix. . His works has also been featured in many cultural centres in Nigeria.
https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/7327717/a-strange-world
Akure 2017 Art Expo
Ondo State Artist meet 2018
