PAPADU PAPADU
BASKING IN THE WARMTH OF HER GLOW
Vision I introduces PAPADU PAPADU's exploration surRIHL VISIONS, featuring twelve surreal artworks that delve into an otherworldly journey. Each piece blends mythology with cosmic themes: a woman merges with her reflection as sisters watch an African space woman float in a pool of gold and amethyst; under the quiet night sky, stars witness an angel uniting with the sun, greeted by the morning light. Using his "de-animation" technique—combining frames from different animations into unique scenes—PAPADU PAPADU enhances each artwork with digital painting and photomanipulation. This exploration invites viewers into a space where dreams and reality blur, showcasing elements of surrealism, African heritage, and boundless imagination.
PAPADU PAPADU is an American-born artist of Nigerian descent, with grandparents from diverse ethnic groups: Edo, Yoruba, Michika,and Bakweri. Growing up partially disconnected from these roots, PAPADU embarked on a journey to rediscover his cultural heritage. This quest was significantly shaped by his architectural background at Yale University. Coupled with personal growth following his father's battle with cancer, this experience has deeply influenced his unique artistic style, which blends traditional African art with cutting-edge digital techniques.
PAPADU's work is characterized by abstract and surreal compositions that celebrate the beauty and complexity of the human form. Over the past decade as a visual artist, and specifically over the last two years as the Lead Artist and Creative Director at REAL INTELLIGENCE | HUMAN LEARNING, he has refined an intuitive and multifaceted artistic process. Mastering techniques such as photo manipulation, digital painting, 3D modeling, animation, motion design, compositing, and collage, PAPADU has developed innovative methods that integrate video editing software with traditional art production. These techniques result in dynamic and expressive compositions that vividly capture both his cultural heritage and personal narratives.
His art has gained international recognition, showcased atprestigious events, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Doha,Qatar, the 2023 London Fashion Week, and Lagos' immersive experience, Nothing Is Unreal. His debut series, surRIHL VISIONS presents an innovative blend of surrealist narratives capturing vivid dreamscapes that explore identity, heritage, and the human experience. Through these series, PAPADU invites viewers to delve into a visionary world where tradition meets modernity in an expressive surreal dialogue.
Dimensions: 15 x 10 in. | 38.1 x 25.4 cm.
Medium: Archival pigment print on 285 gsm Hahnemühle Torchon coarse fine art paper.
Provenance: Hand-signed, numbered and dated by Papadu Papadu.
Rarity: Limited edition of 12
Frame: Included. Hamburg matt lacquered wooden frame with dimensions of 0.8 in width and 1.18 in depth, with a 1.2 in passe-partout matte.
Year: 2024
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