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Blacklist: 5th Edition
The BLACKLIST returns for its fifth year celebrating Black talent across an array of different industries supported by adidas.
— October 20, 2022
SCHUH oxford St. HQ
“SPOTLIGHT: GabeePaints
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Celebrating Black History month with @schuh thanks to the love and support from @our.maisonn
Posted on Oct 12, 2022
BuzzFeed
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15 Talented Black Artists You Should Know About
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Gabrielle’s a self-taught artist whose pieces show the power, beauty, and diversity within the Black community. You’ll see some familiar faces in her work – Gabrielle has a talent for capturing inspirational icons.”
- by Hanifah Rahman,
Oct 15, 2020. Posted on Oct 14, 2020
Vogue
“You collect art; who are your favourite artists?”
“I love going to the art markets in Lagos and picking up pieces from street artists who aren’t widely known. I go back about once a year and always find time to pick one or two additions; I really enjoy seeing their work. I’ve seen a lot of UK artists with a similar dynamism on Instagram too, like [Gabrielle Oke, known as] Gabee Paints (@gabeepaints)…”
- Maro Itojie interviewed by AMEL MUKHTAR,
18 July 2020
We Are Soul
“Your recent work showcases ‘Black Heroes’ of today. Why do you believe it's important to use art to showcase these Black Heroes? What impact does it have in the art industry?
My younger sister was telling me many of her classmates born in 2000 didn’t share in the loss she felt when Michael Jackson passed simply because they didn’t really know who he was and how he brought us so much joy whilst shaping music and dance. That was so wild to me! So what about Fela Kuti & Nat King Cole? Jean-Michel Basquiat? Toni Morrison? Kwame Nkrumah? Bruce Lee even! Is there 1 follower on IG who doesn’t know what this person did for us as a people — probably. I feel the need to educate myself and remind us all, myself included.
It's important for me to use art because that’s what I know and how I communicate…”
- Interview by Esi Mongo, 16th July 2020
BOLD Exhibition by Dark Yellow Dot at Theatre Deli
“…For me, there is something special in seeing a portrait which is often associated with European aristocracy featuring a person of colour. My desire is to create work dedicated to honouring the power of members of our diverse community in a delicate & engaging manner.” - Gabrielle Oke
- Oct 2019