Deolu Femi | Artist at Mondoir

Deolu Femi (b. 1999, Ogun State, Nigeria) is a self taught contemporary paper artist with a background in Geophysics whose work is inspired by memories, daily activities, human experience and expresses them through the delicate techniques of paper layering and quilling. Drawing from childhood memories, personal struggles, and everyday moments, he creates textured paper compositions that reflect how we remember, rebuild, and reinterpret the past, and present. Femi’s practice also celebrates the beauty of nature, capturing the intricate patterns and movement of leaves, feathers, and animal forms, a tribute to life’s fragility and beauty. His works have been exhibited at the Plus234 Art Fair (2025), the Fobally Art Festival (2025), Lagos Fringe Group Exhibition, Freedom Park, and Childhood Bliss Group Exhibition, The Ark by Anny Robert. His work was also featured in the Ake Arts Book Review (November 2025). In 2025, Femi participated in a one-on-one portfolio review with Benedict Alliot, Director General of Cité internationale des arts, Paris, an experience that offered valuable international insight into his growing body of work. His artworks are held in private collections across Nigeria and beyond. He currently lives and work in Lagos, where his practice continues to evolve around themes of memory, experiences, and the shared emotions that connects us all.