Nola Ayoola is a multidisciplinary artist whose works are her visual journal.

Through portraiture, woven and cut out abstract compositions her work

encapsulates the philosophy that ‘you cannot understand what you cannot pull

apart’. Ayoola’s practice emphasises the necessity of deconstructing complex

ideas, objects or concepts to grasp their essence fully. This makes her works

both theoretically and physically layered as a core voice. triggered by her

hyper- sensory processing sensitivity and synesthesia.

Ayoola’s methodology allows the examining and expression of emotions and

cultural elements, being of Yoruba heritage which is central to both her

identity and work, informing an invigorating lens and authenticity. She blends

environments, mythology, everyday life and personal experiences. Her hybrid

scapes reflect the complexity of our world. By often weaving elements

together, she crafts stories, delves into the concept of time that are almost

dreamlike yet universal and deeply rooted in the human experience - inviting

viewers to explore their own narratives through her tapestries.

Ayoola's works highlight shared narratives by nurturing recurring themes of

her interpretations of - displacement and migration, womanhood, social

constructs of gender, human interaction with communities and environments,

spirituality and Yoruba tradition.