Adetona Omokanye
Toronto, Ontario
ARTIST BIO
Adetona Omokanye is a photojournalist and visual artist whose work explores Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, capturing its traditions, people, and social issues through the lens of their unique perspectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Adetona uses photography as a tool to showcase the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the African continent. Recently he started to explore new creative territory by integrating multimedia practice into his work.
PROJECT STATEMENT
GÈLÈ is an ode to the Yoruba woman's agency and adventures, both as an individual and as a collective. It is a visual performance of identity, and a call to embrace one's roots with pride. GÈLÈ’s intricate folds, fine creases and dynamic styles transcend mere fashion; it is a tapestry narrating the wearer's age, marital status, and societal role. Through this series, I invite viewers to witness the convergence of tradition and modernity, of form and layers, recognizing the GÈLÈ as not just a piece of fabric or fashion accessory but a living testament to the undying spirit of the Yoruba culture in the heart of Toronto, Canada.
