G.A.S. Foundation is pleased to welcome Daniel Oluwaloni Abiodun, a Lagos-based photographer and filmmaker, for a residency at the G.A.S. Farm House in Ikise from February to March 2026. Working across photography, moving image, and sound, Abiodun’s practice examines everyday life in Nigeria through the lens of identity, community, and the dynamic tension between tradition and modernity. His work blends candid street photography with stylised portraiture to construct intimate visual narratives rooted in lived experience.
During his residency, Abiodun will deepen his ongoing research into rural–urban intersections in Nigeria, focusing on the contrasts and continuities between traditional farming communities and the rhythms of Lagos. He plans to engage closely with neighbouring communities around Ikise, conducting fieldwork through photography, film, drone footage, and ambient sound recording. By spending time on the ground—observing daily routines, listening to local stories, and building relationships—he aims to develop a multimedia body of work that reflects how rural and urban identities inform and sustain one another.
The residency will also provide space for experimentation and exchange. Abiodun hopes to collaborate with local artists and researchers working on themes of cultural identity and social change, while sharing his own skills through workshops, talks, and informal teaching sessions with young people in Ikise. Through storytelling and filmmaking, he intends to support emerging voices in documenting their environments and experiences.
What is the current focus of your creative practice?
My current creative focus is all about weaving together urban street culture and contemporary portraiture into a visual narrative. I’m digging into themes of identity and community dynamics, using a mix of candid shots and stylized imagery to tell authentic stories of everyday lives.
What drew you to apply for this residency and how do you think it will inform your wider practice?
I was drawn to this residency because of what this foundation stands for and the opportunities it brings. The residency really resonates with my practice, and I feel that taking part will definitely lift my work to the next level.
Can you give us an insight into how you hope to use the opportunity?
I’m excited to use this residency to dive deeper into the contrast between rural communities and Lagos’ urban energy. I want to spend time on the ground, shooting photos, recording sounds, and filming everyday moments in both settings. With the foundation’s support I’ll experiment with new techniques, connect with the locals, and weave those experiences into a multimedia story that shows how rural and urban Nigeria feed into each other.
About Daniel Oluwaloni Abiodun
Daniel Oluwaloni Abiodun, also known as Loniandtheoffenders, is a Nigerian photographer and filmmaker whose work fuses urban portraiture with narrative snapshots of everyday life. Together with “The Offenders,” a close-knit circle of collaborators, he explores themes of identity, community dynamics, and social commentary, drawing on personal experience to shape a distinctive visual language. His practice functions as a visual diary, combining candid imagery, stylised portraits, ambient sound, and fragments of untold local stories. Alongside his artistic work, Abiodun is an active music enthusiast and volunteers at youth creative workshops, supporting the next generation of storytellers.