artist bio.
OlaDapo, better known as DapoDavinci, is a contemporary artist and designer born in Lagos, Nigeria, and currently creating in Brooklyn. DapoDavinci is an artist who deeply respects and values both contemporary pop culture and rich history.
Dapo's creative influences encompass comic books, 90s pop culture, cars, technology, architectural structures, branded products, music, his Yoruba heritage, and the vast realm of African art, crafts, and history.
His artworks reflect his African identity and the profound impact of his heritage. Dapo views art as his most effective means of making a positive difference in the world.
By creating art that liberates, inspires, addresses, revisits, tells stories, solves problems, and generates positivity, Dapo believes in actively participating in a modern renaissance.
Through a wide range of fine art design and fashion, Dapo creates pieces that are both contemporary and deeply meaningful, incorporating historical references into a new and relevant context.
He also believes in fashion as a medium within fine art and expresses his creations through his brand @HANDMADETOTHEWORLD.
Dapo closed his debut solo exhibition in New York on November 23 where he showcased his new collection of paintings titled "AfroPop".
