Open to the public 

Join us for the debut event of our new lecture series, Artist at Work. Centered on the convergence of studio practices and conceptual exploration, this series provides a platform for artists to delve into their work and its connection to their personal narratives. This month we’re joined by Atinuke Adeleke, a jewelry maker and sculptor whose practice revolves around themes of personal history, connection, and identity, reflecting her journey as a Nigerian who has traversed three continents. 

Atinuke’s work explores the deconstruction, reassembly, and hybridization of her identity through sculpture and fiber pieces. These creations seamlessly integrate the traditional culture and practices of her homeland, Nigeria, with western woodworking techniques and modern processes such as CAD, 3D printing, and CNC routing. Atinuke’s artwork has graced exhibitions at renowned institutions and galleries including the African American Museum in Dallas, Daisha Board Gallery Dallas, Craighead Green Gallery Dallas, Touchstone Gallery in Washington D.C., Atlantic Gallery in NYC, and Ellington-White Contemporary Gallery in NC. In 2023 she was selected as a new futures recipient at the Other Art Fair run by Saatchi Art, the world’s leading online gallery for original art. 

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lecture-artist-at-work-w-atinuke-adeleke-tickets-882624893817