Akobi, a semi-autobiographical NFT collection that explores Yoruba mythology and culture, is slated for release on September 29, 2022. The collection is the brainchild of Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, a self-taught contemporary Nigerian artist.
The 10,000-piece collection features Kekere-Eku’s signature style of bold lines and the facial expressions of her subjects. This ties in with the collection’s theme, which is the artist’s worldview and her experiences within it.
Details about the drop
The collection is available for purchase through the artist’s website. Each piece has handcrafted features that harken back to Yoruba custom (the collection’s name, Akobi, translates to “first born” in the Yoruba language).
Quilling in particular Ancient Egyptian practice It creates 3D lines that are meant to catch and reflect light, giving the subject more depth and character. And this is indeed the theme of the collection as the artist’s vision and life journey is a personal journey.
Artist Kekere-Ekun is part of a movement of cultural artists entering the Web3 space. Throughout her career, she has achieved several milestones, including winning the 2018 Dean’s Collection Awards and exhibiting around the world. Her works are currently on display at the Johannesburg-based gallery, Guns & Rain.
The story behind the collection
Akobi’s NFTs are more than digital works of art; They have a moving backstory that goes far beyond what initially appears.
An incredibly talented artist, she first ventured into childhood before handcrafting the physical properties that form the basis of these iconic NFTs. NFTs are a reflection of her original visions and how she views the world as an imaginative artist. The collection’s designs, which incorporate Kekere-Eku’s unresolved life traumas, are sure to emerge. Acobi owners Inspiring them with stories from her exciting and eventful life.
Her realistic designs, which serve as the basis for the Akobi collection, are characterized by bright colors and strong lines. Her artwork gains depth and character from the intricate patterns she creates with the lines, emphasizing the features of her subjects’ faces.
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Tokoni Uti has written on blockchain and cryptocurrency for many years. Her work has been featured on sites such as BTCmanager and Blockchain Reporter. She has a degree in Corporate Communications.