Work
Carnival Designs
Floats, giant figures and masquerades built for the streets of Lagos, from the Lagos Carnival to the Zenith Bank Christmas Youth Parade.
From the artist
“The floats existed only for a day, but in that moment, they transformed public space into a celebration of culture, unity, and movement.”
Floats, figures & masquerades
8 works
Carnival design
The White Ship
2015 · Lagos
A silver hull with portholes and gold rivets is built on the grass and raised by the road with “Lagos Carnival” sails. On 9 May 2015, the date of the carnival after its postponement for the general elections, the white-sailed ship float carries riders through the crowd.
Photographs
© Adeodunfa. The White Ship, 2015. Photograph courtesy of the artist.