photo credit: tripod and self-timer
Moyo Oyelola is a photographer, multimedia artist and activist. He creates intimate, real interactions with his subjects and communities and synthesizes that into deep, universal activations expressed in multimedia, photography, environmental installations and public arts projects. Born in Nigeria, Moyo moved to Austin when he was seven. Having grown up as the “product of two worlds” has shaped his thinking and work, reflecting perspectives of pan-African and modern western worlds. Moyo’s work has been featured in brand films, advertising, editorial, music videos, environmental installations, personal projects, and an evolving number of public arts projects.
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MEDIA
Art Plugged The Carver Museum presents The Department of the People + Process By Moyo Oyelola
Art Africa Nigerian-Texan artist Moyo Oyelola debuts first solo exhibition at the Carver Museum, Texas
PBS Arts in Context episode, HOME, features photographers Hakeem Adewumi and Moyo Oyelola creating connections with their art as they travel, explore, and experience the vast array of countries that make up the African diaspora.
Austin Life Magazine explores Moyo’s East Austin studio and profiles the philosophy that drives his work.
Tribeza Magazine profiles how Moyo’s travels and Nigeria inspire how he sees the world down to the detail in the fabrics of his clothing.