Signal

Ivester Contemporary is proud to present Signal, a solo exhibition of new work by Moyo Oyelola. Signals features a collection of makeshift devices like radios, cameras, and stereos, fashioned from wooden offcuts and other scrap materials. This playful collection of sculpture exemplifies the resourcefulness of African people, as well as the sustaining pursuit of African American’s to “tune in” to a frequency in America that serves their community. Oyelola’s devices, built from the detritus of the Western world, work to reconnect the two halves of his life.  Moyo Oyelola is a photographer, multimedia artist and activist. He creates intimate, real interactions with his subjects and communities and synthesizes that into deep, universal activations expressed in multimedia, photography, environmental installations and public arts projects. Born in Nigeria, Moyo moved to Austin when he was seven. Having grown up as the “product of two worlds” has shaped his thinking and work, reflecting perspectives of pan-African and modern western worlds. Moyo’s work has been featured in brand films, advertising, editorial, music videos, environmental installations, personal projects, and an evolving number of public arts projects.