Moradeyo Adewusi

Biography

Nigerian-born, UK-based Moradeyo Adewusi is a Digital Mixed Media artist creating vibrant prints and digital paintings using photographs as the foundation of her pieces. Characterised by her use of the human form, African-inspired fabric patterns and bright palettes, her art combines the delicacy and softness of traditional portraiture elements with a modern digital edge, resulting in a collection of uniquely compelling pieces. She fondly refers to her work as “Words reflected”.

Self-taught, Moradeyo's inspiration comes from popular music, folktales and her own poetry which draws from the world around her and personal experiences. Her background as a communication and visual creative spans over a decade and she has worked with several brands on advertising and corporate projects. Alongside her budding artistic career, she is currently a freelance Writer and Creative Director.

Artist Statement

My art is a depiction of the emotions my words cannot convey. It seeks to capture the essence of timeless conversations around love, life and self-discovery, situations where lips move, but much remains unsaid, trapping feelings in the depth of our eyes, the softness of a smile and the knowing tilt of a head. First, I speak, then you see, or is it the other way around? Who am I to tell you how to find meaning in the things I do? Only your heart can tell you what your heart can hear - Moradeyo Adewusi.