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Abi Adeyemi
My artwork is organic - constantly evolving with flow of vibrant energy through colour and texture. Every time I start on an abstract "acrylic", I often have no concept of what the painting itself would or should be. I deduce that one of my stronger attributes as an artist, is my creative ability to blend a diverse range of media using undertones of music and the turbulence of life experiences. I feel a very strong "force" taking over during the act of creation. I am guided through my paintings like a journey. This interactive process between myself, my brush, the canvas and the paint is my responsibility as an artist. The concept of my work is usually a infusion of moods and elements . My paintings are vivid, full of life and colour, because this is what I am. They are a reflection of my inner self, respect for the life I lead and treasure. Titles are usually instantaneous and more often infer a correlation between the piece and a snapshot of life at that moment. Each painting has a message, but surely there are more messages possible than mine, leaving it open to the contemplation of all. My work is not prescriptive because I have my own influences and this can only serve to inspire me more. Free will is a prerequisite for my work. My "acrylics" are in different sizes and are all extremely marketable depending on your taste and statement. My "acrylics" - merely all abstract expressionist pieces - are "my statement", they are "my will", they are "me". REVIEWS Abi's art has the mission to awaken art collection culture of the people.- The Guardian. Abi Adeyemi is a rare artist both by birth and by inclination.- Daily Sun. Although Abi's works are expressively abstract, their functions, nevertheless,remain soul lifting. - Business Day . Abi is not just an artist of great reckoning, but also one who has depth and novel style of painting. -Sunday Vanguard. EXHIBITIONS & GALLERY EXHIBITS International Women's Heritage Exhibition: 29/03/06 Group exhibition of the best female artists in the Borough of Croydon & Bromley Fairfield Hall, Croydon Art connoisseur: 25/03/06 Charity Art Exhibition Pettswood War Memorial PK Promotions Exhibition: 17/02/06 Promoting Community Enterprise Croydon Clock Towers Pendulum Gallery, Lagos: Feb 2006 Dark Valley: 60x60x4cm Manhattan: 30x100x3cm Quintessence Gallery: Feb 2006 Ikoko Aiye: 60x60x3cm Celastrus Capricorn: 100x100x3cm Terra Kulture Gallery: Feb 2006 Untitled Framed: 40x 60cm Tropical Rainforest: 30x100x3cm BizComm Exhibition: 09/12/05 The Importance Of Marketing Thornton Heath Herne Hill Gallery: 01/05 - 06/05 Contagious, Entrapment Vintage Lagos Nigeria Exhibition: 24/12/04 1st Private Viewing Highly successful exhibition 1st time in Lagos Nigeria The show had very good reviews and made the national news. Volvo Interior Show 2003 Olympia Black Music, Records & African Crafts Fair IV: 2003 South London MEMBERSHIPS * Contemporary Art Society * Bayswater Road Arts Association * Greenwich Arts & Crafts Market * Portabello Market * Member Of ACID - Anticopying in Design INTERESTS I am an adventurous individual who enjoys socialising, travelling, movies, shopping and cycling. I also have a passion for art, music and fashion. | |||||
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