Gbemi Adesanya / Nocturne Realism crafted from foraged willow bark

crafted from foraged willow bark

Julia’s paintings explore the subtle lines woven between the pictorial translation of imaginary landscapes and the empty spaces

Her art serves as a mirror

and the Federation of Canadian Artists

as well as scraps of paper from offcuts of previous works

Gbemi Adesanya / Nocturne Realism crafted from foraged willow barkGbemi Adesanya is a self taught mixed media artist based in New York City. Born and raised in Nigeria, her works are a juxtaposition of her past and present experiences drawing inspiration from the mundane and the extraordinary. Prior to pursuing artistry, she championed human rights causes and social justice issues in the nonprofit industry, including a stint in diplomacy at the UN. She also explored the world of corporate finance at a notable hedge