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May Spotlight Artists: James Mishio, Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, and Armand Boua
- THE.CCART
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 2
This May, THE.CCART proudly highlights three exceptional artists whose works delve into themes of resilience, identity, and human experience. James Mishio, Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, and Armand Boua use their unique styles and mediums to create thought-provoking art that reflects personal and societal stories, offering fresh perspectives on life, culture, and advocacy.
James Mishio: Challenging Perceptions Through Mixed Media
James Mishio, a Ghanaian mixed-media artist based in Accra, uses oil, acrylic, pastel, and fabric on canvas to explore humanity and identity. Applying thick impasto layers with a palette knife, his works emphasise the richness of African skin and its historical significance. Mishio’s incorporation of second-hand clothing symbolises ‘life after death,’ giving materials a new purpose and meaning. Through his IDENTITY series, Mishio tackles societal judgement, particularly the stereotypes surrounding appearances like men with dreadlocks. Inspired by figures like Ahmad Cissé, his work challenges labels and narratives, offering a fresh perspective on individuality and perception.
Olamide Ayomipo Adesola: Celebrating Black Women and Environmental Advocacy
Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, a Nigerian artist, uses vibrant figurative expressions to amplify the experiences of Black women. Her paintings, deeply rooted in African culture and personal narratives, celebrate resilience, sacrifices, and the struggles of Black women. Through nuanced facial expressions and vivid colours, Olamide crafts striking compositions that challenge societal norms and inspire advocacy for positive change. Her use of oil and acrylic paints transforms each piece into a jour
Armand Boua: Shedding Light on Marginalised Communities
Armand Boua, an Ivorian artist based in Abidjan, captures the resilience of marginalised communities through his textured paintings. Focusing on the lives of street children amidst political and social turmoil, Boua’s haunting works feature layers of acrylic and collage, applied and stripped back to create abstract yet poignant forms. His raw, expressive technique highlights the tension between beauty and hardship, urging viewers to confront often-overlooked realities and the fragility of human existence.
This May, delve into the powerful works of James Mishio, Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, and Armand Boua. Their art embodies resilience, identity, and cultural heritage, offering perspectives that challenge and inspire. Let their stories and creations spark meaningful conversations and personal reflection.
By THE.CCART
