tomorrow at 06.15PM (GMT+1), we are joined by @josh_ikeegesi as he shares his view on taste and what taste can do for you. a real practical session.
link in bio to register or comment "link" below to get the session link.
come with a can of Sprite too - we mean that!
now about Josh Egesi:
Josh Egesi is a dynamic Nigerian design artist whose work bridges African heritage and contemporary innovation. With a background spanning painting, graphic design, and industrial design, Josh fuses tradition and technology to tell powerful cultural stories through furniture, lighting, digital art, and experimental instruments like the electric talking drum.
At the heart of his practice is a commitment to preserving African narratives while pushing the boundaries of modern design. From bold installations to functional objects, his creations are emotionally resonant, visually striking, and culturally grounded.
Josh’s work has earned global recognition, including the Fak’Ugesi Design Award (with the British Council), residencies at STARTS for Africa and Cité des Arts in Paris, and exhibitions at Salone del Mobile, Design Week Lagos, and Dreaming New Worlds at the Goethe-Institut. He has been featured in Wallpaper*, Dwell, BBC, and DW, among others.
Through collaborations with artisans, mentorship programs, and advocacy, Josh champions cultural exchange and creative empowerment, establishing himself as a leading voice in Africa’s design renaissance.
Packaging & Personal Legend
In recent times, I’ve found myself reflecting on my need to draw clear distinctions, white and black, yin and yang, past and present. Every time I do, I realize how much of it is shaped by social constructs.
I’ve been leaning into a philosophy that seems to sum up not just my personal experience, but the human one: the square and the circle.
The square speaks to structure.
The circle speaks to fluidity.
Over time, I’ve learned that structure can take many shapes when paired right. When you can hold it in balance with your fluidity, it becomes divine. This polarity, this vibration between opposites, is what keeps the world in motion.
Find your balance!
You can be the square and the circle at the same time.
You can turn the spreadsheet into your canvas.
And when it comes to Packaging and Personal Legend, they say great artists steal.
So steal what is true, shed what is false, and step into the legend that belongs only to you.
Find your balance
Find your rhythm
Lamp Exploration 005
My residency at @citedesartsparis started with setting the mood for my space right. My studio was too cold, literally and figuratively plus I wasn’t getting sunlight.
Materials:
Desk lamp - Paper tape - Stained glass paper - Burnt Receipt
