MUIDEEN OGUNMOLA

BLOCKNATION’s iconic style is created by Detroit born, Boston-residing illustrator and designer, Muideen Ogunmola. The artwork often showcases larger-than-life athletes with an aesthetic that combines a love for African arts and patterns, sports and comics.

Website: yoblocknation.com
Instagram: @blocknation

ARTIST Q&A

Born: Detroit, MI
Currently lives: Boston, MA

Title of artwork: Two Sides

What’s it about? This piece is a representation of the idea of race and women’s rights and that the fight for one side is in turn a fight for both sides.

Where else can we find your work? Pintrill.com for limited edition enamel pins

Where do you find your inspiration? James Jean, Jacob Lawrence, David Choe, Kaws and Jean Michel Basquiat. I find most of my inspiration from books, my african culture and everyday life.

If you could invite one person to dinner (dead or alive) who would it be? Jacob Lawrence

Favorite Season? Fall

What was the last TV show you binge-watched? Luke Cage

Favorite place to eat in Allston/Boston? Holly Crab or Kimchipapi Kitchen – it’s a toss up.