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! :)

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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