“Yadichinma means…it’s what God wants, it’s what it is good for God.”
Yadichinma knows what she wants, but she never stops trying to find newer things that could be good for her. With interests and work experience spanning from visual art, illustration, and graphic design, experimental is truly the best way to describe Yadichinma.

Her explorative and experimental art has also included the use of the saffron spice, one of the most expensive spices in the world. Yadi discovered saffron during her residency in Dubai as kó’s representative for Art Dubai’s 2020 artist residency programme. Before her residency was cut short as a result of the global pandemic and lockdown, Yadi found the spice nicknamed ‘the gold of spices’ in the Diera market.

Q: What is a ritual that you practice?
A: “Right now, I am keeping up with journaling. It is very easy to start the day and get carried into all the activity. I think that those moments when you can just find space to reflect and go inside of yourself, just putting that down is really gracing yourself with enough time for you.”

An artist vast in using research and documentation to aid her creative process, Yadi was able to transcend her experience in Dubai to create ‘Saffron in the Desert,’ which was presented by kó, a Lagos-based art space. The saffron spice was made into ink and used in the creation of Yadichinma’s pieces for Saffron in the Desert. The exhibition, which was held between the 9th of November and the 3rd of December 2020, depicted the saffron spice as a metaphoric element representing psychological healing and hope. 

Q: How would you describe happiness?
A: “I would describe happiness as the feeling of peace… being quiet inside of yourself – whether that is [even] in a painful situation or a more happy favorable one.”

Despite being a young contemporary female artist in a male-dominated industry, Yadi redefines what it means to be an artist at her own pace. Curiosity is the essence of Yadichinma’s passion
and creativity.

Q: What will you never give up on?

A: “Curiosity, maybe. That ability to go towards something new and possibly find and make new meaning out of it. It just feels like it creates a grand opportunity for us to redefine space and I’ve seen it work its magic. And also, being grateful. I won’t give up on being grateful.”

Re-educating herself and taking a stance for space, Yadichinma has established her name through a diverse portfolio. Her ability to go towards new experiences and find things to inspire her art is an endless source of magnificent creations. Yadi has explored several mediums of art including painting, drawing, film, and photography since she first started in the field back in 2015.

Q:What can we expect from you moving forward?
A: “I am still trying to get a hold of my ownself. I am going through changes, lots of changes. Expect to see Yadi. I don’t know if I can deal with expectations.” 

As the years go by, and her curiosity never fades, we can only expect to see Yadi – in all the
ways she reveals herself through her art.

“Yadichinma means…it’s what God wants, it’s what it is good for God.”
Yadichinma knows what she wants, but she never stops trying to find newer things that could be good for her. With interests and work experience spanning from visual art, illustration, and graphic design, experimental is truly the best way to describe Yadichinma.

Her explorative and experimental art has also included the use of the saffron spice, one of the most expensive spices in the world. Yadi discovered saffron during her residency in Dubai as kó’s representative for Art Dubai’s 2020 artist residency programme. Before her residency was cut short as a result of the global pandemic and lockdown, Yadi found the spice nicknamed ‘the gold of spices’ in the Diera market.

Q: What is a ritual that you practice?
A: “Right now, I am keeping up with journaling. It is very easy to start the day and get carried into all the activity. I think that those moments when you can just find space to reflect and go inside of yourself, just putting that down is really gracing yourself with enough time for you.”

An artist vast in using research and documentation to aid her creative process, Yadi was able to transcend her experience in Dubai to create ‘Saffron in the Desert,’ which was presented by kó, a Lagos-based art space. The saffron spice was made into ink and used in the creation of Yadichinma’s pieces for Saffron in the Desert. The exhibition, which was held between the 9th of November and the 3rd of December 2020, depicted the saffron spice as a metaphoric element representing psychological healing and hope. 

Q: How would you describe happiness?
A: “I would describe happiness as the feeling of peace… being quiet inside of yourself – whether that is [even] in a painful situation or a more happy favorable one.”

Despite being a young contemporary female artist in a male-dominated industry, Yadi redefines what it means to be an artist at her own pace. Curiosity is the essence of Yadichinma’s passion
and creativity.

Q: What will you never give up on?

A: “Curiosity, maybe. That ability to go towards something new and possibly find and make new meaning out of it. It just feels like it creates a grand opportunity for us to redefine space and I’ve seen it work its magic. And also, being grateful. I won’t give up on being grateful.”

Re-educating herself and taking a stance for space, Yadichinma has established her name through a diverse portfolio. Her ability to go towards new experiences and find things to inspire her art is an endless source of magnificent creations. Yadi has explored several mediums of art including painting, drawing, film, and photography since she first started in the field back in 2015.

Q:What can we expect from you moving forward?
A: “I am still trying to get a hold of my ownself. I am going through changes, lots of changes. Expect to see Yadi. I don’t know if I can deal with expectations.” 

As the years go by, and her curiosity never fades, we can only expect to see Yadi – in all the
ways she reveals herself through her art.