STREETWISE

ISOLATED

Conventional systems of communication which are not meant t mislead but to educate, direct, inform and instruct the passers-by.

These texts are embedded in bills, posters and hand written advertisements.  They form both the formal and informal modes of urban communication.

The Lagos cityscape is full of these and it’s not uncommon in other African cities, thus giving them their unique outlook.

Lagos is not devoid of such eccentricity/or idiosyncrasy.  As Africa’s fastest growing cosmopolis Lagos is constantly reshaping its commercial geography – leading to the emergence of a novel urban language with dynamic and organic outlook.

They are mostly in street corners, alleys, private residences, shops, churches, electric poles, lintels etc and subconsciously appeal/or attract the attention of the common folk/or the working class.

INFANTAL DISPOSITION

VEILED

An introspection and search for identity in an enclosed environment (bathroom) that creates a scenario of self alienation – and the renewal that comes afterwards.

The project explored how an individual is perceived or identified in other cultural settings.  Is it possible to adopt a different personality I order to fit into this new environment?  How does one deal with the consequences of culture shock – anxiety, nervousness, frustration, fear, alienations and indeed anger – for being “coerced” to conform to the needs of the society.  The project shows that life is essentially a stage – we alter our appearance when we change or remove our clothes.

The series also shows that we are often encapsulated in ambiguity and uncertainty.  Through the various stages – the real act is the transformation of communication – the outward expression of our psyche.

BENEATH-Mini Series From The Under Bridge Life Project