Richard Ayodeji Ikhide

Richard Ayodeji Ikhide (b. 1991 Lagos, Nigeria) studied Textile Design at Central Saint Martins, followed by a Postgraduate degree at the Royal Drawing School, London. Working between graphite, ink and watercolour, Ikhide’s focus on drawing is tied to an interest in the mark-making of our ancestors, and the affective dimensions of a two-dimensional practice. Taking inspiration from diverse archives and artifacts, Ikhide seeks to manifest the spiritual in material form. Recent solo exhibitions include: ‘Acts of Creation’, Victoria Miro Projects, London (2023); ‘MythMaking’, Steve Turner, Los Angeles (2021) ‘Cosmic Memory’, Steve Turner, Los Angeles (2021); ‘Future Past’, V.O Curations, London (2021); ‘Osmosis’, Zabludowicz Collection (2019). His work has been featured in exhibitions at FF Projects, Lagos, (2023); Untitled Art Fair, Victoria Miro Booth, Miami (2023); Sim Smith, London (2022); V.O Curations, London, UK, 2021; Zabludowicz Collection, London (2020); Guts Gallery (Online), London (2020); South London Gallery, London (2018); Christies, London (2017). Ikhide’s work has been acquired by the Royal Collection Trust.

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