Mayowa Nwadike is a self-taught Nigerian multidisciplinary artist based in Manhattan, New York. Working primarily with acrylic and charcoal, his art blends cultural memory and contemporary life into powerful, emotionally layered explorations of gender roles, spirituality, the immigrant experience, and self-discovery. Nwadike’s paintings have been exhibited in esteemed galleries and museums, including The Whatcom Museum in Washington and The African American Museum in Dallas. He was awarded Best in Show (Mixed Media Art) at the 27th Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition & Exhibition. In addition to painting, he has explored film as a creative medium, with his short film premiering at Outfest in Los Angeles and screening at the Producers Club in New York. His distinctive voice and craftsmanship have earned him features in top publications including Hyperallergic, TimeOut, Observer, and New Visionary Magazine.