Nigerian born and self-proclaimed “jagajaga” virtual Artist. AYANFE OLARINDE

Olarinde was born in the year 1996. She claims that art represents her own truth and freedom. In other words, art through self-exploration allows her to express herself freely and brings her peace. Ayanfe Olarinde (born 1996) is a self-taught visual artist who works in a variety of media. In 2018, she graduated with a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Lagos. Her interest in art stems from her love of scribbling, a process that allows her to unpack her emotions in playful and intriguing ways, while also speaking on broader issues of self-exploration and untold stories. Ayanfe's forms of expression have evolved to include photography and mixed media collages, with the interrogation of society and governance running through all of her works. She has taken part in numerous group exhibitions, and her work has been featured in publications such as Now ThisNews, CNN, Euronews, Konbini, and RADR Africa, to name a few. Ayanfe finds harmony in crooked lines, which she has forged fro...