Gbemi Adesanya / Golden Hour

Gbemi Adesanya / Golden HourGbemi Adesanya is a self taught mixed media artist based in New York City. Born and raised in Nigeria, her works are a juxtaposition of her past and present experiences drawing inspiration from the mundane and the extraordinary. Prior to pursuing artistry, she championed human rights causes and social justice issues in the nonprofit industry, including a stint in diplomacy at the UN. She also explored the world of corporate finance at a notable hedge

Her fine art practice is reflective and expressive

The paintings explore the intersection of organic forms

Working in both photo collage and oil paint

this is the next best thing

We recommend zooming in to get an idea of how this work comes to life in person

She has participated in multiple exhibitions

There’s a quiet confidence in letting go — an openness to letting materials speak for themselves

a fresh plate of greens

Celia is rarely inspired by tangible objects

The play of light

Vanessa McKernan is an oil painter from Toronto who recently relocated to the countryside of the Ottawa Valley with her family of four

Rebecca Maclean