OLUWATOBI ADEWUMI

Oluwatobi Adewumi (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores identity, culture, migration, and the emotional landscapes shaped by movement across place. Born in Nigeria and now based in McNeil, Arkansas, Adewumi creates multimedia drawings and paintings that bridge realism and abstraction, layering figures, portraits, and symbolic objects to examine how personal and collective histories are carried, transformed, and expressed. 

Adewumi’s practice often incorporates items such as luggage, textiles, government forms, and cultural artifacts, engaging them as vessels of memory that speak to the lived realities of Black immigrant communities. 

Adewumi’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and his distinctive approach highlights the nuances of the immigrant experience, addressing challenges, triumphs, and the rich tapestry of cultural identity. 

During his residency, Adewumi plans to create site-responsive works and community engagement opportunities that draw from Castle’s material practice and the historic site to explore themes of movement, loss, belonging, and cultural memory. Learn more at tobiadewumi.com.