Toni Akerele and the Pursuit of the Unseen

Toni Akerele is a young artist whose work spans astrophysics, dream journals, Djing, and painting, with a focus on depicting unseen concepts on canvas. She begins her art with poetry or journal prompts to understand her emotions before translating them into visual art. The article describes a meeting with her at an art community building and wine tasting event at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, August 14. Akerele moves between the worlds of science, art, and Djing, and was in her element discussing her creative process.

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