August 18, (THEWILL) – Adefemi Gbadamosi, a.k.a Fola David, is a medical doctor and visual artist who recently set a new Guinness World Record for the largest drawing in the world by an individual with his painting titled, ‘Unity in Diversity’.
He tells IVORY UKONU why he embarked on the project. Excerpts: How does it feel to be the author of the largest drawing in the world? It feels like a dream come true. This idea came up nine years ago while I was still in medical school.
Finally achieving this feat tells me you should never give up on your dreams. Has the Guinness World Record formally recognised you? We are collating our evidence for the Guinness World Record and are confident in getting their approval seal. What was the drawing all about? The drawing is titled ‘Unity in Diversity’.
It is a project aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s uniqueness and showcasing the beauty that resides in our different cultures. Beyond the GWR recognition, what else did you set out to achieve with the drawing? I set out to create a drawing depicting my country’s multicultural heritage. I also embarked on a journey to different parts of the country, a knowledge-seeking mission.
This journey was to help me gain useful insights and experience the various cultures that exist in Nigeria. I interacted with individuals and custodians of these cultures in the months leading up to the world record event. This helped me to ensure the drawing was made to incorporate the hearts and stories o.