Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’

Installation image courtesy of the artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York

Patterns & Rituals marks Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’ second solo exhibition at Nicelle Beauchene for the young British-Nigerian artist. Adeniyi-Jones’ work feels at once fluid and solid. Liquid-like figures move through a tornado of pink and purple foliage, yet the work is flat, authoritative. In a way Adeniyi-Jones’ work feels like music – pulsing, repeating, transporting us to another realm. The scale and uniformity of the paintings causes reverberations throughout the space. Visions of stain-glass come to mind, in this artist’s place of worship. Inspired by classical West African folklore and the religious practices of Nigerian’s Yoruba tradition, Adeniyi-Jones investigates methods of idolatry and myth. At the heart of Adeniyi-Jones’ practice is the idea of ritualized repetition, also key to the maintenance of prayer and ceremony. Patterns & Rituals is on view at Nicelle Beauchene until January 26th.

Installation images courtesy of the artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York

Installation images courtesy of the artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York