Eniola Ogedengbe Daniel

These visions come to me like memories. The characters are familiar, the narratives are organic, but the fear is ever present. It felt like war between my younger self and my current self. I needed to remember why I held on to these imaginations and childlike excitement to create something that feels like a fairytale. I had developed a sense of detachment as a child due to constant changes in environment and people’s obnoxious opinions on my gesticulations, my body, my voice - as a child. I missed out on reality and spent most of my childhood dreaming, yearning, hoping for a future like this one. However, I’m older now. I can put everything into perspective. I can exit an atmosphere that reduces me and create one that nurtures me through my work. I’m eternally grateful to everyone who chose to be a part of it as collaborators. Amam, Ephraim, Andrew - I couldn’t have done this without you. The full series is now available on eniolaoluwa.co Credits featuring @ephraim1of1 makeup by @okayamam_ assisted by @khoodus costume design by @eniolaoluwastudios photographed, styled and directed by me

Today’s Foto of the Day is by @theeeniola "Lucid Dreams in Lagos City; the intersection between human consciousness and environmental impact This ongoing experimental series began as a personal quest to build a dream-like world that celebrates my identity and expressionism as an individual through characters that I’ve developed over the years. These characters conceived from within me, like an extension of myself. The images were made at a remote estate in Lagos, Nigeria and I was particularly interested in the condition of the spaces." Foto of the Day is part of our new Fotografiska Emerging online platform. Each week, we select seven images that tell a story and invite you to look closer. To submit go to our link in bio.

Lucid Dreams in Lagos City featuring @ephraim1of1 makeup by @okayamam_ assisted by @khoodus costume design @eniolaoluwastudios photographed, styled and directed by me Full experimental series out on May 3rd at eniolaoluwa.co

Lucid Dreams in Lagos City - A body of work that holds core memories, charges climate change and visualizes my dreams for freedom, love, hope and joy. Honestly, I’m grateful to everyone that has ever gifted me/loaned me a book, especially one with illustrations. Those Enid Blyton books and Ananse stories really found a home in me. featuring @only_tomison assisted by @khoodus

Lucid Dreams in Lagos City; the intersection between human consciousness and environmental impact This ongoing experimental series began as a personal quest to build a dream-like world that celebrates my identity and expressionism as an individual through characters that I’ve developed over the years. These characters conceived from within me, like an extension of myself. The images were made in remote estates in Lagos, Nigeria and I was particularly interested in the condition of the spaces. Serene, beautiful and peaceful. It was a total contrast to the everyday city life in Lagos and I felt deeply connected to it. Grateful to have worked with my friends on this project, nothing feels as fulfilling. Full photo-series out soon on May 3rd at eniolaoluwa.co Full Credit featuring @ephraim1of1 makeup by @okayamam_ assisted by @khoodus costume design by @eniolaoluwastudios directed, styled and photographed by me

‘Sometimes I—‘ An introduction to my experimental body of work, ‘Lucid Dreams in Lagos City’ featuring @only_tomison assisted by @khoodus

Portraits of @oyinkandada by me 🌷 Assisted by @khoodus

@badeworld by me 🍇 creative director @gracetoni_ makeup @thebeautebyheir_ hair @xwob_official assisted by @moyoganiyu featuring @tiwatoke.ak

me and @badeworld make it look easy, no? 😈 creative director @gracetoni_ featuring @haryor_27 makeup @makeup_by_jmk_ photographed by me

Badé World by me creative director @gracetoni_ featuring @tiwatoke.ak makeup by @thebeautebyheir_ hair by @xwob_official assisted by @moyoganiyu

‘Ìlera I’ Lagos, Nigeria Giclee Print on Canvas 55.88 x 81.26cm Edition 5 + 2 AP From my ongoing series and film ‘A Place called Lilies’, coming soon. For more information, contact [email protected] and to discover more, visit eniolaoluwa.co Credits Production @eniolaoluwastudios Moyosore @_rosiebrand wearing @ajanee_studio Photographer, Stylist and Creative Director @theeeniola Stying Assistant @fola.the20th Hair @nifemilarj Make up @t.a.c_make_up Production Assistant @khoodus Special thanks to @sanctuarybyagboile for opening the doors of their intimate, welcoming space to myself and my team.

‘Ìwájú II’ Lagos, Nigeria Giclee Print on Canvas 55.88 x 81.26cm Edition 5 + 2 AP From my ongoing series and film ‘A Place called Lilies’, coming soon. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit eniolaoluwa.co Credits Production @eniolaoluwastudios Moyosore @moyosore._.tella @bethmodelafrica wearing @ajanee_studio Photographer, Stylist and Creative Director @theeeniola Stying Assistant @fola.the20th Hair @nifemilarj Make up @t.a.c_make_up Production Assistant @khoodus Special thanks to @sanctuarybyagboile for opening the doors of their intimate, welcoming space to myself and my team.