OlaDapo Haroun "PORTFOLIO"

Step into the dynamic world of DapoDavinci, the contemporary artist and designer hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, and now shaping his vision in Brooklyn. With a keen appreciation for both contemporary pop culture and rich historical roots, Dapo infuses his creations with influences ranging from comic books and 90s pop culture to his Yoruba heritage and the vast spectrum of African art. Through his work, Dapo seeks to make a positive impact, using art as a vehicle for liberation, inspiration, storytelling, and problem-solving. Recently concluding his debut solo exhibition in New York, where he unveiled his latest collection titled "AfroPop," Dapo continues to blur the lines between fine art and fashion, breathing new life into historical references within a contemporary context. Experience the essence of modern creativity as DapoDavinci invites you to join him in shaping a brighter future through the transformative power of art.

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ILLUSTRATIONS & CONCEPTS.
As a conceptual artist, I get ideas constantly and from various sources. I believe that my practice is 70% mental and 30% physical. 
Click the sketch to see some of my conceptual thoughts on paper and illustrations. 
DESIGN & GFX.
When working on your logo / visual identity, we are searching for visual identity through design. Which in a nutshell, is a search for essence. 
Initially, It takes listening, observing, learning, meeting, understanding, rephrasing, and even challenging. 

Then the sketching and drawing begin. 
This takes place on a continuum between distinction and simplicity. 

How special can we make a mark while keeping it simple? And How simple can we make it without becoming generic?
To me, the beauty is in that balance. 

Every design is a solution to a problem. 
My practice is a response to the client's needs. 
The difference between good work and great work is the search for something beyond solving a problem. We are looking for artistic quality.
FINE ART.
I, OlaDapo, also known as DapoDavinci, position myself as a guiding light in the realm of contemporary art and design. My art beautifully weaves together the threads of contemporary pop culture and the rich tapestry of Yoruba and African history, merging elements that encompass different facets of the human experience.
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