Adefemi Gbadamosi (born 5 September 1993) also known as Fola David, is a Nigerianmedical doctor who doubles as a visual and hyper-realism artist.[1][2][3]
Works
He does speed painting which involves painting people on stage while the canvas is upside down or spinning.[4][5][6]
To campaign against the social stereotypes of skin disorders his works covers skin imperfections like wrinkles, vitiligo, freckles, stretch marks, ichthyosis and other skin conditions. He raises awareness on medical issues through Fola David Foundation.[8][9][10][11] In November 2024, Fola started Evvdee Art Academy to bridge identified gaps in art.[12]
In July 16, 2024, Fola started his attempt to create the world's largest drawing by an individual.[13] The artwork, titled "The Unity of Diversity," was produced on a 1,004.7 m² (10,814.5 ft²) canvas at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The drawing features a map of Nigeria, highlighting the nation's diverse cultures.[14] The painting was concluded on July 21, 2024.[13]
On November 14, 2024, Guinness World Records officially recognized "The Unity of Diversity" as the largest drawing by an individual.[15] This achievement surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters held by Indian artist Ravi Soni.[16]
