Gbolahan Ayoola Nigerian, b. 1977
DUAL IMPRESSIONS: AYOOLA X BLUE WOMAN III, 2026
Print on silk scarf
90 x 90 cm
Edition of 200
GBO012
Provenance
Delivered with a signed Certificate od Authenticity
When worn, the scarf performs an exchange.
One image faces the world - visible, declared, outward.
The second image remains against the body - unseen, but active.
The work becomes a reminder that identity is never singular or fixed. It is layered, fluid, and continuously in motion between inner and outer states.
This project repositions the printed scarf as a continuation of print culture into identity and self-actualization.
Rather than existing solely on walls or paper, print is carried onto the body, where it becomes part of how identity is expressed, layered, and activated. The scarf functions as a medium through which print participates in personal presence rather than remaining a static image.
Dual Impression is positioned as a continuation of print culture rather than a fashion product.
The strategy prioritizes:
• Concept before commerce
• Process before promotion
• Collectibility over trend
• Intimacy over mass exposure
The result is a printed edition that feels intentional, grounded, and worthy of long-term engagement.