“…many of the artists of the coming decades do not produce traditional objects, and instead head directly for the underlying mission of art: changing how we experience the world."
Alain de Botton
Adah Parris is a self-taught emerging anti-disciplinary artist whose innovative approach to art has earned recognition in the global art community. Her work transcends traditional boundaries, challenging the distinctions between art, technology, philosophy, ecology, and social justice through a series of interconnected conceptual investigations.
Adah's perspective on life is rooted in a continuous journey of creation and experimentation. She leverages her art to confront societal and historical norms, address critical issues of identity, power, and justice, and raise awareness about interconnectedness and responsibility. Her immersive, mixed media and sound creations often position the observer as the protagonist, offering them a unique opportunity to explore complex ideas, making the 'invisible visible,' and using art as a powerful tool for social and systemic change.
Her artistic vision draws inspiration from her Nigerian Igbo ancestral tradition of Mbari, which places a strong emphasis on collaboration, social responsibility, and the transformative power of art as a form of citizenship. This concept deeply influences Adah's artistic practice and fuels her unwavering commitment to using her work as a tool for shaping a better world.
Adah's pioneering work as a tech futurist, keynote speaker, and social justice activist resonates with her profound question, "What type of ancestor do you want to be?" Her ability to merge philosophy, technology, and art enables her to craft experiences that challenge perceptions, provoke critical thought, and inspire action, making her a beacon of innovation and transformation in today's artistic landscape.
Her work has been showcased in various exhibitions and events globally, including Tate Modern Gallery (London). She has also been an Artist in Residence on the Glen Dye Estate (Scotland), at SBCAST (The Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology), The Design Science Studio (an incubator at the Buckminster Fuller Institute) and the Living Collaboratory between the Design Science Studio and the Emergent Media Lab at The University of California Irvine.
Artists in Residence at Glen Dye, Scotland
Her artistic expertise, combined with her ability to foster connections with the inner self, others, and the “more-than-human”, makes her a curious and powerful force in crossmodalist worlds of ecology, technology, innovation and art.
“During the Uniqlo Tate Late Adah led a round table on Cyborg Shamanism, it engaged visitors in dynamic discussions on the future of technology and how it impacts our lives and shapes our experience.”
Are you looking to commission an artist who brings a unique and thought-provoking perspective to their work? If you are seeking an artist who can inspire transformative change and leave a lasting impact on your audience, contact Adah today to discuss your project.