LADOZA

My work exists in the space between abstraction and narrative—a visual dialogue shaped by landscape, memory, emotion, and physical experience. Working primarily across abstract painting, photography, macro imaging, and film, I am driven by a constant exploration of how different creative processes inform and react to one another.

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Having lived and worked in Sheffield with the Peak District practically on my doorstep—and climbing since the age of eleven—my connection to the outdoors runs deep. The textures of weathered rock faces, the expansive moods of the moors, and the shifting rhythms of light and weather all find their way into my practice. Yet, nature is rarely translated literally; instead, it is distilled into energy, movement, and atmosphere.

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My approach to painting is hands-on and immersive, deeply influenced by a background in music where rhythm, improvisation, and feeling take precedence. I layer rich, textured oils using techniques developed over years of experimentation, allowing the physical medium to help dictate the final form.

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In much the same way, photography serves as both a tool for documentation and a distinct lens of discovery. Recently, this has expanded into capturing the microscopic world through macro photography—revealing abstract, vibrant compositions hidden within the very details of my oil paints. Whether I am framing a vast expanse of the northern landscape or exploring the micro-textures of a studio canvas, my goal remains the same: to create work that feels alive, grounded, and deeply present.