Ade ‘Àsìkò’ Okelarin is a self-taught Nigerian photographer born in 1978. He spent his formative years in Nigeria before moving to London in 1995. In the UK, Àsìkò attended Brighton University graduating with a degree in Chemistry.
His works are about “self-exploration and proliferate an internal conversation about culture, memory and identity.” Àsìkò creates emotionally resonate images that are drawn from his experiences. Through his work, he explores the female form and the role of women in society -drawing from the modifications and adornments used by women to enhance, change and modify their bodies.
His project Layers was featured on the BBC and Huffington Post and exhibited at the South Bank in London. His recent project Adorned was recently exhibited at The Gallery of African Art in London and made up his first solo show at Rele Gallery in Nigeria.
He currently creates works in London and Nigeria.
Apart from Gallery and Exhibition work, àsìkò creates portraiture work for clients in the Fashion, Entertainment and Music industry.
Follow him on instagram: @asiko_artist
(Images sourced from asiko.co.uk and instagram)
