Damilola Okhoya (Daok) is a self-taught Visual Artist. After graduating with a B.Sc. in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, he briefly had an apprenticeship in sculpting, working with metals and fiberglass. His use of mediums ranges from photography, digital art, sculpting and painting with oil and acrylic. What drives his practice is experimentation (propelled by his background in physics), an openness to possibilities and happy accidents, a willingness to take on new challenges and engage creatively as often and in as many ways as he can.
His works are inspired by the human experience, the workings of the mind, existence, belief systems, causes and effects of technological innovations, it is a non-exhaustive list.
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In The End, 2021
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Power of Paper: Nubian Archer, 2021
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Power of Paper: Queen Amanirenas, 2021
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Power of Paper: Queen Warrior I, 2021
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Power of Paper: Queen Warrior II, 2021
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Power of Paper: Scholars of Timbuktu I, 2021
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Power of Paper: Scholars of Timbuktu II, 2021
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Power of Paper: Scholars of Timbuktu III, 2021
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Power of Paper: Scholars of Timbuktu IV, 2021
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Power of Paper: The Scribe, 2021
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Power of Paper: Timbuktu, 2021
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Reality Check, 2021
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Son Of Man, 2021
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Son Of Man II, 2021
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People of Earth (I & II) Gold, 2020
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People of Earth (Red), 2020
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Under Pressure, 2019