{"id":15696,"date":"2021-07-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/?p=15696"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:20:39","slug":"5-question-with-adekunle-adeleke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/5-question-with-adekunle-adeleke\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Questions With Adekunle Adeleke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

iCanvas artist Adekunle Adeleke creates surreal portraits of Black women and men. His distinctive blend of dreamy elements and African Ankara patterns puts a stunning spin on traditional portraiture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in Nigeria, Adekunle Adeleke uses digital mediums to depict dignified African beauty. He compliments his subjects with everything from energetic patterns and vivid splashes of color, to natural components and modern accessories. The resulting works feature elements that either completely contrast or subtly merge with their focal point. From stoic beauty to bold style, each image exudes a poetic essence rooted in the celebration of Black beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud to offer Adekunle Adeleke\u2019s work on iCanvas, and wanted to take a minute to introduce you to the human behind the art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep reading to get a taste of what inspires his work, the style of music he creates to, and other artists he appreciates. You might be surprised to learn what you have in common!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who are 5 of your current favorite artists, living or dead?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kehinde Wiley, Vincent Van Gogh<\/a>, Rembrandt, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Anders Zorn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n