Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola, has won the ART X Prize in a competition organised in partnership with Access Bank in Lagos.
Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola emerged as the winner after live presentations to the judges, alongside a shortlist that also included two other artists – Ayo Akinwande and Williams Chechet as finalists. Bolatito is a trans-disciplinary artist working primarily in time based art, interactivity and performance.
Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola emerged from many applicants screened by a jury of five renowned artists comprising pioneering artist, Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya; Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare MBE; Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Sokari Douglas-Camp; and gallerist and curator, Oliver Enwonwu.
In the words of Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola:
“The work I proposed for the competition is an interactive display that people can come up to the screen, interact with it. It’s like the screen is moving as the individual moves so it creates a beautiful dance effect. As of now, the screen is about 15ft but depending on how the project develops it could be more.”
According to the Director of ART X Lagos, Tokini Peterside:
“We are delighted to have the privilege to support the prize-winner, Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola, at this pivotal stage in her career. This will propel her towards a successful future within the African and global art industry.
We look forward to unveiling Bolatito’s ambitious project at ART X Lagos 2018 in November. The project will introduce her to our international audience, collectors and curators from renowned institutions around the world.”
Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, said:
