Adedolapo Boluwatife’s journey as a fine art photographer began in the flooded streets of Lagos, where he grew up witnessing environmental devastation firsthand. Frustrated by the recurring disasters, he discovered that the root cause was inadequate waste disposal, with plastic as the primary culprit. This revelation sparked a creative fire within him, leading to the inception of his powerful photo series, Invitation to Invade.
Rather than simply disposing of the plastic waste he collected, Adedolapo used it as a striking visual element in his art. By intertwining beauty with discomfort, his work compels viewers to confront the overwhelming presence of plastic in our lives. The images, haunting yet beautiful, create an urgent dialogue about our own environmental responsibilities.
Adedolapo’s artistry is influenced by his upbringing, with a love for nature deeply ingrained by his family and an early passion for conceptual expression. His work, filled with metaphors and symbols, invites diverse interpretations while driving home a clear message: the weight of our actions is crushing our planet, much like the burden of plastic in his photographs. Through his lens, Adedolapo is able to create these masterful works that, much like plastic pollution, will leave a lasting impression both in our minds and on our planet.
Here's the link to the full gallery, I highly recommend you check it out:
