tayo Ladipo
Hello, I'm Tayo, and my creative journey is passionately dedicated to honoring authenticity, self-discovery, and the beauty of individual expression. Through my meticulously crafted wonders, fondly known as "Ebabes," I strive to capture the enchanting beauty of the Diaspora while emphasizing the essence of being true to oneself in our diverse world. I was born in Lagos Nigeria and raised in Dallas Texas. Guided by my Nigerian heritage, and the nurturing influence of my Texan upbringing, I thoughtfully molded the Ebabes to narrate powerful stories of culture, history, and personal identity. By infusing art, fashion, and cutting-edge technology into my unique creations, I aim to spark a resonance that empowers others to embrace their own unique and distinct selves with confidence. With a robust background in leading tech projects and an enduring passion for fashion combined with the nature of my artistry, I find inspiration in the world around me. I'm driven by a profound belief that my purpose is to create and to share my meaningful creations with as many people as possible. Ebabes transcend the label of artworks; they transform into vessels carrying the richness of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and the universal language of authenticity. As I navigate the exciting intersection of art, tech, and fashion, I'm humbled and honored to contribute to the NFT community, with prestigious showcases at renowned events like NFNYC, NFTLA, NFT BASEL, and NFT MIAMI. Join me on this vibrant journey of being unapologetically myself and celebrating our shared stories! :)
RESUME
The original EBABES 111
Minted through community bidding of a group I created called Shoelace Gang on clubhouse, There are 55 in total
started in 2021
2x speaker at NFTNYC
Spoke in 2022 and 2023 at NFT NYC on the future of fashion and generative art in the metaverse.
Several exibitions with digital EBABES
Participated in exhibitions all over the world with my digital art
Meta Knyts collection
Worked with a group of artists and developers to create the first NFT comic book
EQQO 5555
Managed my first randomized project leading front and and back end developers to create a web3 collection on the Solona network drawing over 200 traits to create a collection of 5555
2023
Bunny Token
Created a a token that could be used as a reward system and exchanged for merch
2023
Tayodamnshoes
Created a fashion/product brand that combines the technology of AR with art, Enabling consumers to play with the clothes they wear
2023
Mural
A mural done for a collector, 2023
Mini Babes
a social proof experiment, using woodcutous, I took Ebabes to events in LA and used them as photo prop.
Gathering Clouds Exhibition
Group Exhibition, Los Angeles
Interviews
PORTFOLIO/ARCHIVE
Some of my favorite works
Digital Drawing 2023
HIM sweatshirt 2023
Beach Party with Ebony Beach Club
Gathering clouds exhibition 2024
Answer the call Samuel, Acrylic on Canvas roll 2023
Beach shoot for TAYODAMNSHOES 2024
Big Ebabe Wall Cutout 2023
Spilled on my white tee, Acrylic on Canvas roll 2023
Flower Head, Acrylic on wood 2022
Ebabe Game Design 2022
Mural for a collector, texas 2023
First AR Tee, Tekton LA 2024
Digital Drawing 2023
Bunny Token 2022
3D Printed planter 2023
Mohair Cut and sew Hoodie 2023
Her knee grows, Digital painting, 2023
Hand painted Bag at Tekton LA 2024
Black Girl Studio Flyer Design 2022-2023
Game concept running sequence 2023
Digital Drawing 2023
Ebabe Commissions 2022
Digital Exhibition in LA 2022
Umba Diama exhibition in Atlanta 2022
Big Ebabe Wall Cutout 2023
Outfit Concepts 2022