SYDNEY OREOLUWA (SYDNEY OREOLUWA OJEIKERE) is a Nigerian-American multidisciplinary artist and curator whose work bridges the intersections of art, design, and cultural preservation. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, her practice is deeply rooted in the documentation of Black experiences—serving as both an archive and a mirror, reflecting the beauty, complexity, and nostalgia embedded within personal and collective histories.

Her latest project, Circa 1998, delves into the interplay between nostalgia and delayed gratification, weaving together film photography and pixelated paintings to capture fleeting moments that linger in memory. Through this exhibition, Sydney explored how time shapes our perceptions of joy, longing, and identity. The grainy textures of film photography and the fragmented, digital aesthetic of pixelated paintings act as visual metaphors for the way memories blur, distort, and resurface over time—sometimes soft and warm, other times fragmented and elusive.

Beyond Circa 1998, Sydney’s artistic vision extends into immersive and interactive experiences. Whether through curated exhibitions, community-driven projects, or conceptual installations, her work encourages engagement and participation, transforming nostalgia into a living, breathing entity. With an ever-evolving approach, she continues to push the boundaries of documentation, preserving the past while reimagining its presence in contemporary culture.

Her art is an act of remembering—a process of honoring the past while making space for new narratives to emerge. In every frame, pixel, and brushstroke, Sydney invites audiences to reflect, reminisce, and reclaim their own stories.