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Adedolapo Boluwatife ; The connection with the environment and the complexities of society

Adedolapo Boluwatife’s work as an artist is deeply influenced by his personal experiences, connection to his environment, and the complexities of the society he inhabits. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, he has always been fascinated by the beauty and contradictions that coexist in his surroundings.

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My work as an artist is deeply influenced by my personal experiences, my connection to my environment, and the complexities of the society I inhabit. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I have always been fascinated by the beauty and contradictions that coexist in my surroundings.

Through photography, I explore the emotions tied to freedom, identity, and belonging, often using symbolism and abstract expressionism to express these themes. My art is a reflection of my internal struggles and a dialogue with the world around me, aiming to reveal the deeper truths of the human experience.

A key element of my practice is my relationship with nature. During the 2020 pandemic, I developed a deeper appreciation for the environment and its role in both physical and mental well-being. This connection to nature has become a central theme in my work, as I explore its resilience and importance in a world that often feels chaotic. Nature, for me, represents healing, solace, and a reminder of the balance we must strive to maintain with the planet.

I use my work to talk about the problem around environmental sustainability and human responsibility. I use photography to challenge viewers to reflect on the impact of their actions on the world. By capturing moments of vulnerability and authenticity in my subjects, I invite the viewer to engage with the complex emotions, struggles, and joys that make up the human condition. Ultimately, my work is a call for empathy, understanding, and action. It is a celebration of resilience and a reminder of the power of art to inspire change, spark dialogue, and encourage a deeper connection to both ourselves and the world we share.

About Adedolapo Boluwatife

Adedolapo Boluwatife is a Lagos-based photographer and filmmaker born in Ojodu, Nigeria. Being an introvert, Adedolapo turned to photography to express his thoughts and opinions, drawing inspiration from modernist and avant-garde photographers. Adedolapo uses photography to express personal experiences, societal realities, and the healing power of nature. His work often explores themes of beauty, gender, politics, mental health, and climate.

He earned second place in the 2024 CreateCOP29 Art Prize, honorable mentions for the United Nations Photography for Humanity Prize (2024) and Prazzle’s Visionary 35 Creatives (2024), and finalist spots for the CAP Prize (2024), LensCulture Fine Art Awards (2024), and Daniel Tiagmani Grant (2024). Other honors include the Prazzle Inc. Galaxy Artist Grant, HUG 2024 Artists to Watch, and the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Award (2023). He also shot the cover for A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Adedolapo earned second place in the 2024 Art Partner CreateCOP29 Art Prize and finalist status for the 2024 Daniel Tagmani Foundation Grant for Photography; the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize (2024), as well as the LensCulture Fine Art Award (2024). He was also recipient of the Prazzle Inc. Galaxy Artist Grant (March 2024), HUG 2024 Artists to Watch, and the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Award (2023). He was Honorably mentioned for the United Nations Photography for Humanity Prize (2024) and Prazzle’s Visionary 35 Creatives (2024). He was shortlisted for the Fine Art category of the 2022 500px GPA Award and finalist at the Agora Images World ‘Eyes’ Photo Contest (2019). Adedolapo was recently named amongst the finalist for the 2024, Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize.

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