Working with ART X Lagos, Niyi Okeowo has created something truly special for their live music and visual art platform. The project, themed "Promised Lands," cleverly weaves together traditional African patterns like "aso-oke" with sleek, modern circuit board designs. If you grew up in Nigeria, you'll instantly recognize the inspiration from those beautiful local mats with their eye-catching geometric patterns - combined with a fresh, futuristic twist.
But what makes this project really sing is how it brings those traditional patterns into modern spaces. The designs flow seamlessly through the event's branding, creating an immersive experience that celebrates African creativity in all its forms.
This kind of innovative thinking is exactly what you'd expect from someone like Niyi. He's been pushing creative boundaries for nearly a decade, wearing pretty much every creative hat you can think of - art director, 3D animator, VR wizard, photographer - you name it, he's probably mastered it. And the big names have definitely noticed. We're talking Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, and Uber all knocking at his door. His work's been turning heads in major publications too, from Okay Africa to Dazed Magazine and even The Guardian. Want to see more of Niyi's amazing work? You can find him at @helloniyiokeowo.
