villager
villager (b.1999 in Lagos, Nigeria; based in Baltimore, MD), is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work is centered around investigating humanity as a product of social conditions through different mediums.
Formally trained as a Water Microbiologist and Environmental Researcher, villager received a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and a minor in Chemistry from Towson University in 2020. They recently stepped away from their Master’s program in Marine Estuary Environmental Science at UMBC to establish a long-lasting studio practice and develop a universal dialogue through their work.
As a self-taught artist, about 9 months into their practice, villager presently uses acrylic, oil, and oil pastels to create simplistic yet concrete, abstract images that invite the viewer to create their interpretations of the work without the burden of rigidity and perfection.
It takes a village; villager says, “my work serves as a mirror of reflection of the manifestations of SELF, as well as a window into the world around me, so when someone can find meaning either through my work or their own interpretation of my work, I am filled with an immeasurable sense of belonging and community. It lets me know that the communication being developed is stimulating and engaging.”
villager’s work allows them to explore the interconnectedness of the world and invites viewers to better understand our shared human conditions. Using primitive and childlike motifs, villager challenges themselves to construct visuals, experiences, and stories to be shared and occupied by the viewer.
Available for:
Art Commissions, Modeling, Creative Direction, Murals
