ATANDA QUADRI ADEBAYO (B. 1999)

“Colour has always been important in my practice. I’m always interested in the juxtaposition, vibrancy, balance of colours, and how they can affect the onlooker. Colour elevates hope into each painting I make, accompanied by my use of intense charcoal to render the skin of my figures, their elegant poses, and emotions […] I have always been inspired by the vibrancy and aesthetics of Hip-hop videos, Fashion runways, magazines and not forgetting the youthful exuberance. Vibrant contrasts are very conscious in my portraits, it allows me to see beyond a portrait on a canvas but allows me to experience the emotionalism my figures carry."
Atanda Quadri Adebayo