Samuel Aye-Gboyin
Samuel Aye-Gboyin is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Flagler College. He holds an MFA in Studio Art (Art & Technology) from the University of Florida and brings a global perspective shaped by his diverse background and artistic practice. His work spans drawing, photography, video, and multidisciplinary media, reflecting a commitment to innovation and creative exploration. At Flagler, he is eager to engage students in meaningful dialogue and contribute to the college’s evolving vision of contemporary art.
Professional Profile
Education
- MFA, University of Florida
- MA, Eastern Illinois University
- BA, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Teaching
Courses taught
- ART 105: Drawing and Composition I
- ART 225: Two-Dimensional Materials and Concepts
Research
Samuel’s research explores intersections of technology, visual narrative, and diasporic identity, with a focus on African-influenced media practices. His current projects examine how digital image-making, across photography, video, and experimental cinema, can explore concepts of “home” in transnational contexts. His writing and projects have been featured in academic and arts publications.
Solo Exhibitions
- It Felt Like Home, Night Jar Gallery, Gainesville, FL (2025)
- Lucid Dreaming, UF Fine Art Building, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2023)
- Rareview Mirrors, 4 Most Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2022)
Selected Group Exhibitions
- Adaka (The Box), University Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2025)
- One Nation One Project, Cotton Club Museum, Gainesville, FL (2024)
- Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize 2024 Exhibition, Rollins Museum of Art, Orlando, FL (2024)
- Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize 2024 Exhibition, UCF Art Gallery, Orlando, FL (2024)
- Black Space, The Historic Thomas Center Galleries, Gainesville, FL (2024)
- Within and Within Out, Doudna Art Center, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (2022)
- Museum Days: Wonder Lens, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2022)
- Open House, Burl Ives Studios, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (2022)
- Here, There, Nowhere, University of Montana, Missoula, MT (2022)
- S.A Exhibition, The Tarble Museum, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (2022)
Awards
- GSAW Artist of the Year, T-Shirt Contest Winner, University of Florida (2025)
- Conceptual Depth Award, UF Generative AI Days (2024)
- Certificate of Outstanding Merit, UF College of the Arts (2024)
More Information
Office Hours (On Campus)
- Monday — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Wednesday — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM