I love the elegance with which Darlington’s works offer an explosion of color while exciting my imagination.

I was lucky enough to speak with this young full-time artist who, from the very first seconds of our conversation, struck me as both passionate and level-headed.

Art is something Darlington wanted to do from an early age. He grew up drawing, particularly under the influence of cartoons and comics. Realizing quite early that his artistic talent would only be complete if he developed it, he was determined to get an art education.

His artistic passion finally won out over his mother, who, like most artist’s mothers (I guess), initially worried about her son having a solid future as an artist.

Darlington draws his inspiration from his environment. His works primarily document the Nigerian society in which he lives. He observes, then tells a story with his brush. His depictions often transport us from the past to the present to awaken us to the evolution of social life and interactions.

Through his art, Darlington intends to make us get into the skin of the characters he paints so that we experience things from another point of view.

He’s currently working on his new series, which I’m looking forward to.

Thank you for our insightful and pleasant conversation, Darlington, and keep up the good work!

To bring a colorful and cultural touch to your environment, contact him here: https://www.instagram.com/maxist96/

Location: Lagos (Nigeria)