Adaeze Adinnu

Based in the United Kingdom, she holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Northampton. From an early age, Adaeze discovered a profound connection with painting—an instinctive passion that has shaped her artistic identity and continues to fuel her vibrant, thought-provoking practice.

Working primarily in oil, acrylic, mixed media, and mirrored surfaces, Adinnu's art is a powerful fusion of realism and figurative expression. Her works explore both personal and collective narratives, engaging themes such as identity, resilience, femininity, and social transformation. Rich in texture, symbolism, and color, each composition reflects a bold contemporary voice unafraid to confront the complexities of the human condition. Her distinctive visual language bridges emotional depth with conceptual strength, drawing viewers into layered stories that linger long after the first glance.

Adinnu’s artworks have found a place in both private and public collections, including the Chinese Cultural Centre (Abuja), Boughton Care Home (UK), and the House of Representatives at the National Assembly of Nigeria. Her dynamic career includes major commissions—most notably by Pepsi Cola Nigeria, where she created large-scale murals across retail outlets in Abuja. Her paintings have also been selected to adorn the offices of lawmakers at Nigeria’s National Assembly, underscoring the cultural and institutional relevance of her work.

Internationally recognized, she was awarded by UNESCO for her contributions to the arts and has been featured in prominent exhibitions and publications, including the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton Chronicle & Echo, and media platforms affiliated with the University of Northampton. Her artistic trajectory was further affirmed through her invitation to the Redwood Art Gallery in Dallas, where she exhibited alongside globally celebrated artists, and her participation in an artist residency and group show—When the Sun Stands Still—at the prestigious Mitochondria Gallery, Houston.

Her exhibition history spans acclaimed group shows across the United Kingdom, United States, and Nigeria, including:

When the Sun Stands Still – Mitochondria Gallery, Houston (2023)

Spectrum London – Holy Art Gallery, London (2023)

Captured Hearts – TAAG Gallery, Los Angeles (2023)

Art Expo Dallas – Redwood Art Group, Dallas (2022)

Black History Month Exhibition – Art.Africa, London (2022)

Uncovered: Female Nigerian Artists – British Village Inn, Abuja (2019)

Choose to Challenge: Women in Culture – Chinese Cultural Centre, Abuja (2019)

and many more spanning back to 2017.

A passionate advocate for the transformative power of art, Adinnu continues to inspire, empower, and mentor emerging talents, particularly women in the creative industries. Her work exemplifies a commitment to social dialogue, cultural empowerment, and artistic excellence—pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in authenticity and purpose.

Through her artistry, Adaeze Adinnu offers more than visual impact—she offers a vision of possibility, using color and form to spark conversations, shift paradigms, and reimagine the world around us.