Art should move you and strike you. Ayo Filade makes artwork that fits this description. Most of his work is centred on human experiences that the average Nigerian can relate to. See some Ayo Filade art below;
A graduate of Architecture from the University of Nottingham. Ayo Filade known better as AyoDraws, was first encouraged to draw and paint by his artist father. See some Ayo Filade art below;
AyoDraws is largely concerned with the contrasts in lighting and textures, as well as with expressions and human hands. Titling his art “Disparate Realism”, Filade’s preoccupation with hyper-realism and surrealism by representing his subjects in their raw and imperfect states manifests in his interrogation of the consequences of conflict (action and reaction), separation and break, and how we deal with their rising tensions individually and as a society and as humans.
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A great way to appreciate AyoDraws art is to take a look at his collection titled Ise Owo Mi. He describes this collection as a tribute to hands. The “Ise Owo mi” Series focuses on hands as a key feature of the body and how back in the day when technology was not vastly accessible, we were accustomed to the use of bare hands; from the simplest to the most complicated tasks. See lovely art from this collection below;
You can see his latest sketches and designs if you follow him on Instagram. You can also purchase his work via his website. If you enjoyed reading this article, here are some incredibly talented artists you will love to see:
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Which of these paintings by Ayo Filade do you like? Let us know in the comments below.
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*All images belong to AyoDraws.