Asiko: Lost Sons Of The Middle Passage
Judeslist
English - May 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSociety & Culture Business audacity future-oriented industrious tenacity impact Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, I speak with London-based digital artist Asiko who uses traditional photography, AI, and digital techniques to create striking mixed-media art. Asiko’s work is deeply embedded in Yoruba culture, particularly through his series “Guardians” and “Of Myth and Legend,” where he brings to life the Òrìshàs—sacred beings with divine attributes revered in Yoruba culture. These deities hold a revered place in West Africa and across the diaspora in regions like the Caribbean and South America, transmitted through generations by descendants of enslaved people.
His artistic journey has been a personal one to understand these neglected parts of his heritage.
Asiko's creative process involves incorporating AI into his work, which allows him to create new dimensions and bring his imagination to life. He highlights the need for better datasets and more diverse AI tool representation to represent African culture accurately.
You can connect with Asiko at https://www.instagram.com/asiko_artist/
Why do you listen to this podcast https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqYe7Kp9yTItZY5--I0NP05GAgqDyo-hCyGUrNO13Xj8yp4g/viewform