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All my life I have carried a sketch book with me, a habit instilled in me by London School painter Maurice Field who was very much a part of my family life as a child. All my imagery starts with the line on a page inspired by what I see in front of me, no matter where I am. Family, friends, nature, or the need to make a statement; almost anything can be the spark, and almost anything can form the canvas. A need to strive to be honest with myself, my subject and my audience being my guiding principle.

I believe that fun is a fundamental human right, and in bringing fun into communities, I make impact. I also love to paint. As a teenager, I knew I would be the female Diego Rivera. As an adult I learnt that the world order needed resetting before this could be a reality. My tool to make this change is arts and culture. Culture being the golden thread that binds us all, and my art being my way to express my love for the magical world in which I find myself.

I have exhibited in the UK, Nigeria and South Africa.

Art Meets Social Development

I am a proudly British-Nigerian dual national. My third home is South Africa. As our communities become increasingly global, geographical location is challenging us to think differently about how we make relevant change and representation. This perspective is the backbone to my advisory work and manifests itself in the educational and empowerment programmes I develop. By the chances of my life I find myself uniquely privileged and placed to be able to work with and work within diverse communities knowing that we are connected through our shared values, our shared dreams and our shared aspirations.

I have the pleasure to serve on various boards including the Yemisi Shyllon Museum for Contemporary Art, Lagos, the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture, Lagos and the World City Culture Forum Advisory Committee.