ARTIST BIO

Yetunde Rodriguez is a multi-passionate mixed media artist living and working in Dayton Ohio.

Artist Statement

Born into a Nigerian heritage and raised in America, my identity exists within the space between two worlds.

This experience of separation and adaptation has led me to find grounding in the logic and familiarity of patterns, both seen and unseen.

Like the tonal nuances of my native Yoruba language, where subtle shifts alter meaning, I examine how variations in shapes, patterns and mark-making acquire different cultural weight.

By layering these diverse connotations, I build a visual language that strives to connect seemingly disparate ideas and open new avenues of understanding, regardless of the medium.

  • Printmaking

    BlockPrints, Screen Prints, Monoprints on fabric, paper, and other interesting surfaces.

  • Painting

    Includes Traditional abstract acrylic paintings on paper, canvas, wood, PVC, fabrics as well as any Yetunde's signature carved paintings.

  • Sculpture

    Manipulation of materials such as foam, PVC, wood, cardboard, and other interesting materials to create fascinating three dimensional artwork