Lagos-born creative photographer and cinematographer Olamilekan Adekunjo has unveiled a new collection of works in a London exhibition, using his lens to capture the rhythm of human existence.
The exhibition, titled “Tide of Life,” features a series of evocative photographs that delve into themes of identity, transformation, and the passage of time.
The photographs were produced through his creative brand, OV Gallery.
“This series marks a powerful moment in my creative journey,” said the UK-based Nigerian artist on Thursday.
This exhibition brings together four thought-provoking series: Life in Motion, Tribe, Forms & Space, and Ascension. Each reveals a chapter of the artist’s evolving story.
In Life in Motion, Adekunjo captures the restless pace of modern living, using blur and abstraction to reflect how we rush through life’s transitions while trying to hold on to meaning.
Tribe, another piece, connects directly to the home. A tribute and reflection on heritage, belonging, and the struggle for cultural visibility.
The series portrays the tension between pride and erasure, exploring how those with tribal marks navigate a world that often fails to understand them. It is both a conversation with identity and a reclamation of beauty once misunderstood.
In Forms & Space, the artist slows the world down, finding stillness in structure, poetry in light, and peace in proportion.
Finally, Ascension becomes a moment of awakening. “A call to rise, heal, and transcend. Together, these works mirror the human journey: from chaos to clarity, from silence to freedom,” the artist said.
Adekunjo also encouraged Nigerians and art lovers around the world to reflect on their personal journeys and stories through art.
Visitors to the exhibition also praised both the artist’s vision and his storytelling approach.
“Life is what the artist puts in your perspective,” said Vanessa, an art enthusiast.
“When a photographer allows you to see through their lens, you should absorb every moment that’s been frozen in time. I grabbed that opportunity today at Tide of Life. Thank you for sharing your perspective on life.”
Another attendee, Stan Nwaeze, commended Adekunjo’s work for its emotional depth.
“This exhibition was amazing. Every picture revealed life in different tides, ones I could truly connect with,” he said.
For Ronke Sonaike, the collection offered a new appreciation for life’s simple details.
“Seeing you talk about The Tide of Life so passionately brings me so much appreciation for things that appear mundane. The collections are beautiful,” she said.
