Oluwadamilola (Dami) Coker is a Nigerian artist and storyteller based in Canada. Her creative journey began with digital art, which she taught herself over several years before expanding into traditional media through formal visual arts training.
Working across illustration, concept art, painting, and comics, Dami is drawn to stories that explore faith, hope, and the complexities of being human. She enjoys creating characters and worlds that feel lived-in.
Whether working digitally or traditionally, Dami approaches art as both a craft and a form of storytelling. She is currently focused on developing original projects for comics and animation, with a long-term goal of creating impactful stories that connect with people across cultures.
Education
2021 – 2023 Visual Art Diploma, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta
2015 – 2019 BSc in Computer Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Professional Activities
2023 Member, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Executive, Visual Art Society, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2022 Volunteer, Riverlands Studio, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Volunteer, 1000 Miles Apart, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2021 Illustrator, I am a Nigerian in Music, Foluke Oyeleye, Tani-Series Limited
2020 Illustrator, Jojo and Jade: Heroes of Mother Earth, Temilade Salami, Mama Dunia Kids
2020 Digital Artist/Children’s book Illustrator, I Can Draw Africa, Gwarinpa, Abuja
2018 Illustrator/UI&UX Design Intern, Senpai Creative Agency, Yaba, Lagos
2016 – present Digital Artist & Illustrator, Freelance, Kitchener, Ontario
Exhibitions
2023 Long Live: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2023 Solo Exhibition, Rainy Days: Alone, Knock Knock Gallery, Red Deer Polytechnic Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Halfway There: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 1000 Miles Apart, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Dimensions, Knock Knock Gallery, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2022 Under Pressure: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2019 Digital Artist/Exhibitor, Lagos Comic Convention, Lekki, Lagos
AWARDS
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2023)
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Rita Loreen Spyker Memorial Arts Continuing Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Tim Hamilton Memorial Bursary for Visual Arts Program Award, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Visual Art Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Robert & Doris Memorial Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Young Writers and Creative Award–Illustrator Category (Winner), Lagos (2022)
President’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2021, 2022)
Nigeria’s 25 under 25 Award–Arts and Culture Category (Nominee), Lagos (2020 & 2021)
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