Who am i ?

4c - Abdinasir Abdikadir Contemporary Artist

The Founder Of 4C Art Sudio

I am AbdiNaasir Abdikadir, also known as 4C, the founder of 4C Art Studio. Here, we are passionate about fostering creativity and providing a space where artists can learn, create, and purchase unique art pieces. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of art.

Artist CV

Abdinasir Abdikadir (b. 1997), known professionally as 4C, is a Mogadishu-based contemporary artist whose multidisciplinary practice challenges conventions and reimagines narratives. Working across painting, sculpture, murals, and conceptual installations, 4C interrogates themes of culture, identity, environment, and coexistence, crafting works that resonate with universal relevance and emotional depth.

4C’s work is characterized by a commitment to experimentation and a refusal to be confined by traditional forms. From large-scale public murals that transform urban landscapes to deeply conceptual pieces, his practice bridges the personal and the collective. Recent projects, such as "Earth, Water, Fire, Air" (2023), examine the elemental forces that shape human existence, offering a meditative inquiry into their interconnectedness and their impact on physical and emotional landscapes. His work invites critical reflection while fostering a sense of shared experience.

Beyond his artistic output, 4C is a dedicated educator and mentor. For years, he has worked to cultivate emerging talent and empower communities through the arts. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, he positions art as a driving force for societal progress and cultural integration. His belief in the transformative power of creativity has informed numerous public art initiatives and mentorship programs, leaving a lasting imprint on artistic landscapes.

Art Teaching

July 11, 2024 – Paint and Coffee Night
July 2024 – Summer Program
July 2024 – Wasarada Haweynka ee Jubaland
July 2024 – Jiilka Manta
July 2024 – Peace Building Program

Press

Exhibitions

July 15 – December 31, 2023 – HOY Exhibition | National Museum of Somalia

Residencies

March – April 2022 – Artist Residency at GoDown Arts Center

Projects

March 2016 – April 2016 – Body Mapping Art Residency

January 22, 2018 – SAF Artists Collective Event

August 1, 2022 – Mural Painting at IOM

December 1, 2023 – Designed Campaign Artwork for Heritage Institute

April 1, 2024 – Mural Painting for UNSOS

2024 – Wasarada Arimaha Gudaha: Shirkii Dib u Heshiisiinta Somalia

Events