These burdens of mine, 2023

Ephraim Daminola Adegoke  

E.d Adegoke

Ephraim Damilola Adegoke, known professionally as E.d Adegoke, is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose practice centers on the raw essence of human encounters. Born in 1998, he lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

With a distinct visual language that merges figurative expression and poetic insight, E.d explores the intricate interplay between humanity and its tribulations. His work reflects a deep commitment to documenting intimate moments that transcend time and space subtle yet powerful instances that shape our shared human experience.

Adegoke views art as a vessel for introspection and transformation, one that not only offers solace but also challenges perceptions. Through his canvases, he seeks to provoke dialogue, dismantle constructs, and foster a deeper, more empathetic understanding of our collective reality.

His work has been featured in several national and international exhibitions, including:

– Kuta Art Foundation, Abeokuta

– Bogobiri, Ikoyi, Lagos

(solo) – Moody Jones Gallery, Pennsylvania, USA

(solo) – K Art Space, Ikoyi, Lagos

– A White Space, Ikoyi, Lagos

– Eco Bank Headquarters, Victoria Island, Lagos

– IA&A at Hillyer Gallery, Washington DC

E.d Adegoke continues to create work that is both personal and universal—anchored in lived experience yet open to interpretation—offering viewers a profound lens through which to reconsider the world around them.