TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
My name is Bello Oluwademilade. I’m a graffiti artist and a creative designer. I am the CEO of the brand “BELLO”. BELLO is a multifaceted urban brand that practices graffiti art and Streetwear art.
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?
I discovered my craft (art) through series of experimenting and researching.
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR, IF SO WHO?
I don’t have a mentor but there are top artists I look up such as @osa_seven , @madsteez e.t.c
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?
There’s no great inspirational experience or even that moves me to create art . My need to do so is what makes me paint . The drive to create is a need as much as breathing is to living.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE YOUR KINDA CONTENTS?
My contents are “ DOPE “
PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?
Starting is very important! The kickoff; laying ideas down on a canvas before it wipes out of your head.
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?
Nigeria or naija as many would call it has little or no support for graffiti art or street art
DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE IN THE ART INDUSTRY?
For now yes! Because a lot of people are being creative and also Nigerians are patronizing art daily . Which is a good thing.
WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING AN ARTIST?
Every artist creates history.
ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
Awareness and freedom.
