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Adeola Davies Aiyeloja Art

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Contemporary Intuitive Artist. Educator. Creating joy through colorful, bold art.
Château Orquevaux Artist in Residence, France 2023
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Honored to announce that I have been selected as a recipient of a 2026 California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship, one of California’s highest recognitions for individual artists.

I am deeply honored to share that I have been selected as a recipient of a 2026 California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship.

This recognition is more than a personal milestone. It is an affirmation of over three decades of creating work that explores cultural memory, identity, ancestry, and community. It also honors the many people who have trusted me with their stories, collaborated with me, supported my vision, and walked alongside me throughout this journey.

As an artist born in Lagos, Nigeria and rooted in Southern California, my practice has always been about creating space for dialogue, preserving lived experiences, and building connections across generations. Whether through Living Matter, Sacred Imprints, the Menopause Art Narrative Project, public art, or community workshops, I believe art has the power to bear witness, foster understanding, and strengthen our communities.

My heartfelt thanks to the California Arts Council, Arts Connection, Arts Orange County, and Riverside Arts Council for this incredible honor and for investing in artists whose work serves communities throughout California.

Thank you to my family, friends, collectors, fellow artists, community partners, and everyone who has encouraged and supported my journey. This fellowship inspires me to continue creating work that amplifies underrepresented voices and contributes to a more inclusive cultural landscape.

I look forward to sharing the work that lies ahead.

Read the full News Release here…
https://www.artsconnectionnetwork.org/press-releases/54-southern-california-artists-receive-560000-in-california-arts-council-fellowships

#CaliforniaArtsCouncil #CACFellowship #IndividualArtistFellowship #ContemporaryArt #SocialPractice MixedMediaArtist CommunityArts WomenArtists BlackArtists NigerianArtist InlandEmpireArts LivingMatter SacredImprints ArtForChange by @adeolastudio_art

Thank you collector Linda for adding Enchanted Landscape Giclee on canvas to your collection!

If you’re interested in the original artwork please DM me!

#adeolastudio_art #adeolametalsmithstudio #adeoladaviesaiyeloja #menopauseartproject #multidisciplinary by @adeolastudio_art

Picked up my art from #artventure exhibition and got this surprise award crystal with my name engraved on it in addition to the monetary award . So stoked y’all!

Thank you @cm_recreation and the juror!

#adeolastudio_art #adeolametalsmithstudio #menopauseartproject #adeoladaviesaiyeloja by @adeolastudio_art

Rooted: Ecologies of Ancestry Performance
It ain’t heavy

Solo show 2026 @shoeboxarts.la

#adeolastudio_art #adeolametalsmithstudio #adeoladaviesaiyeloja #multidisciplinary #menopauseartproject by @adeolastudio_art

Come on down to @artforheavensake, today and tomorrow and get your holidays shopping done!

168 Bellevue Avenue
Redlands by @adeolastudio_art

Latest pieces debuting at @artforheavensake

Opens Friday reception 6-9PM
Saturday, 10-7
Sunday 11:30-5
See you there! by @adeolastudio_art

Update!
SOLD SOLD SOLD
Check out them yummy electro form textures on this pendant.

And did I mention it was a long eletroformed process.

Enamel, electroformed and patina!

Come see it at upcoming @artforheavensake this Friday-sunday. by @adeolastudio_art

JOIN US TODAY AT @helladaartcenter for our opening reception of "Right Here: Right Now" exhibition.

From 4-7PM
More Info at 562-435-5232

See you there! by @adeolastudio_art

I am honored to share that *Mystic Romantica* received the Distinguished Award in the Abstract Art category at ARTventure 2026.

Grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to share my work with the community. Thank you to the ARTventure organizers and jurors for this meaningful honor.

#ARTventure2026 #MysticRomantica #AbstractArt #AwardWinningArtist #adeolastudio_art by @adeolastudio_art

Rooted| Ecologies of Ancestry!

Gratitude 🙏🏾 to all who came to witness my ancestral performance!

#adeolastudio_art #adeolametalsmithstudio #adeoladaviesaiyeloja #multidisciplinary #menopauseartproject by @adeolastudio_art

Thank you to everyone who came to witness my performance 🎭 this past weekend at @shoeboxarts.la .
My heart is full and I am filled with gratitude 🙏🏾 .

Thank you 🙏🏾 @kristineschomaker for your continued support. by @adeolastudio_art

Thank you so much to everyone who attended @adeolastudio_art closing and performance. It was a very moving and spiritual experience. Thank you to adeola for bringing her ancestors into the room with us and infusing her work with her energy through the performance.

And just like that the space is empty and ready for the next show... by @adeolastudio_art