Miniature Art fair 2021

FREDA KESA FREDA ODION KESA (b.1991) , hails from Esan Edo state,
Nigeria. She is a graduate of the famous colourist school
REFLECTION III of art, Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State; where she obtained
Mixed Media on Canvas her OND, general art and HND, Painting. Freda is a mixed
25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in) media artist that loves to interpret her ideas with acrylic
2021 and some found object. Freda works mostly focus on
documenting women's lives in Africa and telling their
stories in a way that allow them to speak for themselves
and to encourage them. At the same time, her
environment serves as a theme and subject to her works.
She has featured in some exhibitions both in Lagos and
outside. Freda is a full-time studio artist based in Lagos.

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GANIU WASIU

GANIYU WASIU AYINDE born in Lagos on 17th of October, The passion
for Art was discovered in his primary school he love drawing and that
gave him courage to further his education in Art. He obtained his
National Diploma in art and industrial design at Lagos state
polytechnic in 2015 and observed his one year industrial training at
Universal studios of art Iganmu Lagos in 2016. He graduated from
Federal Polytechnic Auchi in the department of sculpture 2018. He was
mentored by Fidelis Odogwu Eze.
Ganiyu served at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, where he was retained
as an academic staff of the school in the department of art and Design.
He has exhibited in several parts of Nigeria.

HOPE
Spoon and found objects
25 x 20 x 23 cm (10 x 8 x 9 in)
2020

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GANIYAT ABDULAZEEZ

GANIYAT ABDULAZEEZ (b. January 1996) in Lagos Nigeria. She hails from
Ijebu north local government area of Ogun state. She obtained her OND
and HND in prestigious Yaba College of technology and graduated in the
school. She studied fine art and she was the president of the department
in 2020
Abdulazeez Ganiyat trained under the Supervision of a Nigerian painter
Saheed Adelakun. Abdulazeez Ganiyat is an artist that encourages closer
examination to ordinary things by presenting them in an unusual
context. She has participated in several group exhibitions, art challenges
like life in my city 2017, Tribefest 2018, maiden of vision 2020, Kurating 2021
to name a few. She has produced many commissioned pieces and she is
still experimenting, she currently lives and practices art in Lagos.

ALONE IN THOUGHTS
Acrylic on Canvas
25 x 31 cm (10 x 12 in)
2021

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GEORGE EGUNJOBI

GEORGE EGUNJOBI works in Abeokuta. Born in Lagos. He graduated from
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state where he studied Fine and
Applied Arts and specialized in Painting. Egunjobi effectively combines
wood, tyre, paper, metal and fabric to produce meaningful art pieces. He has
participated in more than 30 group exhibitions since 2007, two solo
exhibitions and 10 workshops in Nigeria and abroad. He is currently a full
time resident artist at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun
State.
He is a member of Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) and Araism Movement.

RIVERBANK VIEW (SERIES) II
Acrylic on Canvas
41 x 25 cm (16 x 10 in)
2021

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GRACE IGHAVBOTA

GRACE IGHAVBOTA born in Afikpo Ebonyi State, but hails from
Sapele Delta State. She had a Diploma in Fine Arts 2013 from the
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and went on for her Industrial
attachment at the Universal studios Iganmu Lagos to further her
knowledge in Art. Later she returned to her alma mater to bag a
degree in Fine Art as a painting major. She is currently an intern at the
Universal Studios Of Arts, National Theatre Iganmu Lagos. She has
participated in a few group exhibitions and salon shows both in
Nigeria and Accra.

HER MUSE
Oil on Canvas
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in)
2021

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GODSWILL CHIMA

GODSWILL CHIMA is self-taught. Furthermore, he majors in abstract works which he
believes deeply engages the mind as it seeks to decipher it, ironically heightens the
viewer’s sense of perception and carries nuances best expressed in subtlety. His
passion for art sees him admiring creators in general. He draws his inspiration from
everyday discussions on religion, love, politics, et al, as well as conversations touching
on clichés and stereotypes. Interestingly, as the outlier that he is, Chima considers his
art a channel to fearlessly challenge some widely held and generalized views.
Summarily, he oftentimes joins pressing conversations with his art.he night-time is
his favourite working-hour. He finds the creativity that comes at this time
unmatched; more so, as the hush that comes with it allows him best express his
independence of thought as a creator.

UNTITLED
Mixed Media on Canvas
51 x 25 cm (20 x 10 in)
2021

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IBRAHIM AFEGBUA

IBRAHIM AFEGBUA is a full time professional sculptor and a member of
the SNA. (Society of Nigerian Artist) Lagos chapter. Specializes in metal
sculpture, he produces his works with special techniques of quilling
wire and cutoff pipes .His arts are inspired from a powerful reflection of
his deepest thoughts, hidden emotions and represent an artistic
impression of the visual of everyday life. He has also participated in
various art exhibition and competition in Nigeria and abroad and won
several awards. Awards and exhibitions include: Miniature Art fair Lagos
Second Edition 2019 Bridging the cultural divide” Organized by the
Ministry of Tourism, Art and culture, Lagos State Council for arts and
Culture and SNA.

ROYAL IDENTITY SERIES (IFE HEAD)
Metal
58 x 17 x 12 cm (20 x 7 x 5 in)
2021

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IBRAHIM HAMID THE NARRATIVE
Oil on Canvas
IBRAHIM HAMID (B. 1963), schooled in
Lagos, raised in Kano. A graduate of Yaba 25 x 33 cm (10 x 13 in)
College of Technology, majored in 2021
painting. He is also a certified teacher. In
my paintings I re imagine subject matters
in a range of teams, searching for the
underlying abstract forms that pleasantly
suggest the narrative, producing art pieces
that best communicates my ideas on all
visual, sensual and intellectual levels,
hoping my paintings function where
words fall short. HAMID is an
accomplished artist, with couple of awards
to his credit, four solo exhibitions and
several group exhibitions home and
abroad and he is widely collected. A
founding member of guild a professional
fine artist of Nigeria( GFA) and a member
of Society of Nigerian Artist (SNA)

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IMOMOH ASEMOKHA

IMOMOH ASEMOKHA's works are predominantly in the painting
and print media where he uses colours to communicate several
metaphorical allusions. His broad specter oeuvre spans across a
number of thematic range which seems to be borne from a certain
creative restiveness. His is a path rooted purely and guarded by
intuition, a path where he seems to constantly re-invent the self. This
perspective to work is reminiscent of a quest with characteristic
twists and turns but with the hope of always finding a surprise. The
artist has also executed a number of self styled graffiti into his body
of works.

TRIBUTE TO THE ONES THEY FELL
Pastel on Paper
18 x 23 cm (7 x 9 in)
2020

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JANE AGOLIA

JANE AGOLIA, hails from Bakana in Degema Local Government Area of
Rivers State. She graduated from the department of Fine Arts and
Design at the University of Port Harcourt, and further trained as a
painter at the Universal Studios of Art in Lagos under the tutelage of
Abiodun Olaku and Joshua Nmesirionye, both established artists.

Inspired largely by Cubism, Agolia's art is experimental as she tries to
develop her artistic repertoire she calls plastograph. She has
participated in several exhibitions in Port Harcourt and other states in
Nigeria.

INSULATION
Acrylic on Board
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in)
2021

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JANET ADEBAYO JANET ADEBAYO ADENIKE (1997) born in Nigeria and
based in Lagos State is a confessional visual artist.
A THOUGHT OF YOU (1) Janet, creates impressionistic abstracts and mosaic
Acrylic on Canvas skin art incorporating rich colors and everyday people.
15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 in) She strives to express her own experiences and
2021 fantasies in her art but ultimately she uses her art as a
voice on behalf of others to express concern. Her work
can help you add thought-provoking and bold vibes
to your space Janet holds a Higher National Diploma
in Food Technology from the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Nigeria (2018) and trained under the supervision of Mr
Rahman Rasaq in Double R Gallery as a visual artist
(2017). She derives satisfaction with expressing herself
in the body movement of her work. She said it
genuinely relieves her. Across Janet's work, she has the
ability to reveal emotions and appeal the emotions of
people, provoke the thought of human, ease mental
stress and encourage love and unity.

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JIMOH LUQMAN

JIMOH LUQMAN was born in Lagos in the 80's. He studied fine art at
the Yaba college of Technology where he obtained Higher National
Diploma (painting) in 2011.
Luqman is a versatile artist who has experimented in several media
like oil colour, acrylic, pastel, charcoal and pen to create
representational and non-representational art in their various
themes. He draws inspirations from facial expressions, African
culture, African motifs, nature, contemporary issues and the society.
He has executed various commissions such as stained glass in
churches, portrait paintings, mural in schools and homes.

ARIKE I
Acrylic on Board
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in)
2021

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JOEL O. ARUEYA JOEL O. ARUEYA graduated from the Auchi polytechnic in Edo state
with a Higher National Diploma in fine art (painting) Arueya goes
FEMALE VOICE SERIES beyond the purely representational, his interest lying chiefly in the
Mixed Media on Canvas highly conceptual which is accentuated with a balance of deep
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in) undertone, expressive lines, form, texture and pattern. The result are
2021 emphatic mixed media paintings skillfully conveying both mood
and message to date, Arueya Joel has held a solo exhibition
supported by Guaranty Trust bank Nigeria and participated in
several group exhibitions and auctions including Marvels Attic art
auction (United kingdom) SOGAL art auction (Nigeria) And TKMG
(Nigeria). He has also recently completed a residency in Germany. His
works were the subject of a Sterling bank advert to promote culture
and creativity in Nigeria and can be found in many significant at
home and abroad.

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JOEL UTUEDOR POWER IN THE WRONG HANDS
Acrylic on Canvas
JOEL UTUEDOR is a
graduate of the 25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 in)
renowned Auchi 2021
Polytechnic School of Art.
He is a figurative and
imaginative Artist. He is
very good in portrait
paintings, abstracts
paintings, mixed media
and surrealism. His
favorite mediums are
acrylic and oil on Canvas.
He has participated in
many exhibitions but
national and
international art
exhibitions.

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JOSIAH C. JOSIAH

JOSIAH C. JOSIAH’s works are examples of worlds filled with imagination and
mind travel. Most times he tends to bring to life images of characters,
emotions and the truth about a particular time, feelings, thoughts and the
energy that the figure, environment or the state of mind conceives. Josiah
sees himself as a creator, so bringing to life whatever he sees, feels, and
imagines, Born 10th July 1992 in Taraba state, hails from Owerri, Imo State,
and a graduate of Auchi polytechnic.

He has participated in several group exhibitions including the Lagos
Miniature art fair 2018 and 2019.

UNTITLED
Mixed Media on Paper
17 x 12 cm (7 x 5 in)
2021

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JUDAH JIBRIN

JUDAH JIBRIN ( b.1985), Kogi Nigeria. He studied Fine Art and specialized in
Painting from the prestigious Zaria art school, Ahmadu Bello University where he
graduated in 2008.
He recently had his debut solo and has also participated in a number of group
exhibitions. He's a full time practicing studio artist residing in Lagos Nigeria.

THE RETURN
Acrylic on Canvas
22.5 x 12 cm (4.7 x 7.5 in)
2019

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KELLY OMODAMWEN

KELLY OMODAMWEN, born in 1993, hails from Oredo Local
Government Area of Benin City, Edo State. Kelly began his sculpting
journey as a kid at his grandfather’s studio, he had his secondary
education at Baptist High School in 2010, after which he proceeded
to the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi where he obtained his National
Diploma in general art and industrial design, 2015 and Higher
National Diploma with a distinction in Sculpture 2018.
Kelly began producing his sculptures in bronze and in 2017; he
discovered spark plugs as a medium in sculpture, which has gained
him an audience after his documentary with BBC PIDGIN in 2020.
He received the rector's award (Certificate of Excellence) 2018 and a
Residency award from Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art
Foundation (OYASAF) 2019, had couple of exhibitions. Kelly’s works
are culturally influenced and inspired by his environment.

WAR LORD
Scrap Metal
60.9 x 53 x 19 cm (24 x 21 x 7.5 in)
2018

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KHALID BALOGUN

KHALID BALOGUN’S (b. 2002) art
is best described as hyperrealism,
with keen interest in flowing
waters, flowers, landscape, and
other natural elements in a
contemporary surrealistic way.
His artistic goal is to afford his
audience a sense of attachment
and presence in those places
artistically represented in his
paintings.

NATURE'S AESTHETICS V
Mixed Media on Acid Free Paper
31 x 17 cm (7 x 10 in)
2021

KINGSLEY GUMKA

KINGSLEY GUMKA is a contemporary artist from Rivers state, Nigeria. Kingsley
focuses on exploring various mediums in the field of arts as a profession. His
works reflect the topics pertaining to cultures, background and personal
choices as his works are inspired by personal and observed experiences. His
distinctive styles of painting with vibrant colors are expressed and evolve
around his mood and life experiences. The artist cherishes the fluidity of water,
which is why he applies wash technique to most of his paintings which cut
across oil, acrylics and watercolor. It is a collaboration between the artist and
the water. He has a Bachelors’ degree in painting.

OLOSÉ
Water Colour on Acid Free Paper
28 x 20 cm (11 x 8 in)
2021

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KOLAWOLE OJULOWO

KOLAWOLE OJULOWO (b. Ondo State) is a self thought painter as well
as a sculptor. His is currently being mentored by Samson Akinnire and
a studio assistant to Akinnire. He enjoys experimenting with different
mediums at the phantasmagoria studio,

GRACE
Charcoal / Acrylic on Canvas

25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in)
2021

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KOLAWOLE OLALEKAN KOLAWOLE OLALEKAN (b. Ondo State, Nigeria) is an
RETROSPECT artist working with painting and drawing. He received a
Acrylic on Canvas B.A. in Fine and Applied Art from the University of Benin
25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in) (2013), with a major in painting.
2020 His art uses metaphoric illustrations to capture the
nuance happening of everyday life. His works can also be
viewed as a social commentary with intimate humor.
His processes spontaneously bring together an
improbable combination of the conceptual, surreal,
pop, and the possibilities of the mundane in a magical
realism of his own devising. Kolawole lives and works in
Lagos, Nigeria.

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DR. KUNLE ADEYEMI BALANCE AND HARMONY I
Paintocast Relief
DR. KUNLE ADEYEMI is a Painter, Printmaker, Printer, Graphic
Designer and an Art Educator. He was born on the 13th August, 30 x 24 cm (12 x 9.5in)
1959. A native of Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended the 2021
Nigerian School of Printing and Graphic Arts where he studied
printing and Graphic arts at the Technical, diploma level, Yaba
College of Technology and the University of Benin where he
studied Painting and Printmaking respectively. He holds a ph.D.
in Studio Arts (Practice Led) from the Delta State University,
Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. He has served his professional
constituency in various capacities, most notable of which are as
Chairman, Lagos State Chapter and Vice President of the Society
of Nigeria Artists.
He has had about 20 solo exhibitions locally and internationally
and more than 100 group exhibitions to date. He has to his credit
the Yagil and Fasuyi prize/award for the best student in Pictorial
composition and painting 1984 School of Art, Design and
Printing, graduating set. He won the 3rd runner up at the 1983
National Painting Competition organized by Mobil Producing
Unlimited and Windsor and Newton Worldwide Millennium
Painting Competition in year 2000 respectively.
He presently teaches Visual communication, Illustration and
Printmaking in his Alma matter, School of Art, Design and
Printing, Yaba College of Technology. (2017-2019). Dr. Adeyemi is
happily married with three lovely children.

MAMUS ESIEBO MAMUS ESIEBO (b. 1988 in Lagos) a self
taught artist living in Lagos. His works focuses
FATHERLY LOVE on the life of simple people, covering subjects
Digital Art Print on Canvas (Limited Prints 5) such as self-Identification in the world
20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in) controlled by media and politics, the
2021 problems of the family life and overworking.
His paintings show a lot of vital energy, a
cocktail of bright colours and distinct ethnic
motives . Projecting a sense of optimism upon
the viewer and the feeling that even the
grimmest subjects can be approached with
hope.

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MAXWELL OLISEDEME LIGHT
MAXWELL OLISEDEME is a self-taught artist ( b. August 12, 1996), Delta Acrylic on Canvas
State and grew up in Lagos-Nigeria. He discovered his talent, his 25 x 20 cm (10x8 in)
calling and his passion very early in life. He had started in elementary
school where he did rudimentary rendering of comics and carved 2021
wooden pendants on commission from his schoolmates. With the
proceeds from these, he would buy art materials with which he
experimented further on the Fine art forms of painting, Sculpture, and
creative drawing. Olisedeme’s unrelenting desire to develop his art
practice through research has enabled him to hone his skills and
artistic language to a fine degree that is clearly evident in his works.
Maxwell Olisedeme has created varieties of artworks covering
landscapes, human activities, and imaginative composition.

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MOSES ZIBOR

MOSES ZIBOR is not just an artist, he is a model, actor, musician,
footballer, physiologist, energy therapist (heal with hand) and a
philanthropist.
The artist's aesthetic choices of subjects are intuitive rather than
premeditated. A personal edge that he brings to each painting alters and
enhances recognisable subject matter, cultivating an imaginative visual
experience. Through his gestural brushstrokes, his paintings summon
joyful, even emotional responses. His artwork speaks of both ancient
traditions and contemporary narratives.
Moses has four solo exhibitions to his credit and has featured in many
group exhibitions in Nigeria, London Art Expo, United Kingdom,
California, USA and Kazakhstan.

FLIGHT
Gouache on Card
27 x 20 cm (11 x 8 in)
2019

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OLUWASEUN ODEYEMI

OLUWASEUN ODEYEMI hails from Ogun state Nigeria was born in Sept 7, 1989 in
Ogun. He had his (ND) National Diploma in polytechnic Ibadan in fine art 2015. He
then proceeded to
study fine art and applied art at Obafemi Awolowo University Ife, he graduated
from the prestigious institution in 2020 with bachelor in art (B.A) . Oluwaseun
continue to sharpen his skills in fine art.
So he had is industrial training at Universal studios of art under the Masters. He is a
young talented and creative artist, he works in different Medium such as oil color,
pastel, Conte, Charcoal, acrylic and watercolor. He has participated in different
exhibitions, such as (So Far Exhibition 2019, Ifectivity exhibition, 70th international
cultural exchange of arts by Artcom expo, Mydrim affordable art fair, La grand
bazart by A.F Limcaf Charity art Exhibition and art competition were he won the
student price in union bank art challenge 2017.

LOLLIPOP GIRL II
Charcoal and Acrylic on Card

17 x 10 cm (7 x 4 in)
2021

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OLADEJI ADENIJI OLADEJI ADENIJI (b. 1996), is a
realist and representational artist.
HOME CALLS I He pays attention to detail and
Oil on Canvas texture in his works. He also loves
25 x 35 cm (10 x 14 in) to render subjects relating to
2021 water and reflections. Oladeji's
favorite medium is Oil. He holds a
National Diploma in Art and
design gained at The Polytechnic
of Ibadan in 2016.
Presently, he is a penultimate
student of OAU specializing in
painting. He has featured in the
Life in my city art festival 2017, his
work, "Igbalode" was featured in
the journal of the Ake festival
2020.

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OLADELE OGBEYEMI

OLADELE OGBEYEMI started his career with the Young Artist
Citadel, where he met other talented young artists, who
motivated him to a large extent. In 2013 he went to the
Universal Studios of Art at the National Art Theatre, Iganmu in
Lagos State, for an apprenticeship. While he was there, he was
under the watchful eyes of Fidelis Odogwu Eze, a sculptor. His
ardent indulgence in the art profession as a metal sculptor
the recognition of his chosen materials, the use of junks
found objects, and scrap metals collide with his passion for
drawings, painting and mix media in different areas of
interest, which has given him an edge to experiment
different approaches and also create activities to be
celebrated as an environmental artist. Most of his works have
been sold within and out of the county. His a Lagos based full-
time studio artist and a member of the Society of Nigerian
Artists

ART - TECH
Scrap Metal
63.5 x 23 x 15 cm (25 x 9 x 6 in)
2021

OLADIPUPO ADESINA OLADIPUPO ADESINA was born in Lagos State in
1974.where he did his primary and secondary school
LAGOS (SERIES) I education. He graduated with a National Diploma
Acrylic on Canvas (General Art) and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in
25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in) painting in 2013 from Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu,
2021 Lagos. He also won the overall best student in Art and
Industrial Design in the same year. Oladipupo is a
member of Society of Nigerian Artist (SNA).He has
participated in several group exhibitions within and
outside Nigeria.
He is presently a full-time studio artist, based in Lagos
State.

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OYELUSI OLASUNKANMI

OYELUSI OLASUNKANMI was born in the 80's,in Lagos State. He had his
early education in Lagos and higher education at the Auchi
Polytechnic,Edo State in 2013. He graduated with a Higher National
Diploma (HND), upper credit in painting from the same school. He has
participated in various art exhibitions within and outside Nigeria. He is an
impressionist painter.

AFRICAN FASHION (SERIES) I
Acrylic on Canvas
25 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in)
2021

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OLUMUYIWA SPENCER OLUMUYIWA SPENCER was born to a Priest Father and
a mother who was a textile Adire maker in the year of
FLOATING CALABASH the Queen of England's visit to Nigeria, 1956.His birth to
Oil on Canvas a Priest father and a textile artist mother, informed and
17 x 17 cm (7 x 7 in) influenced his growth in wisdom and creative
2020 inspirations. His artistic leaning became evident early in
primary school where and when he was fond of
drawing and painting. Olu Spencer attended the
famous Baptist boys high school, Abeokuta, Nigeria
from 1970 to 1974 for secondary education, during
which he won several prizes on Art to his credit. After
secondary school education, he proceeded to study
painting, sculpture and design, under the famous
Grand Master, Prof. Abayomi Barber, at the centre for
cultural studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has
since worked in the path of his master, Abayomi Barber,
obviously the path of renaissance. Olu Spencer served
the nation (Nigeria) for 30years in the service of the
National Council for Arts and Culture as designer,
Sculptor, Painter and Curator from 1976 to 2006. He has
executed several commissioned projects, some of
which include the portraits of eminent personalities in
Nigeria, the trophy for the National youth festival,
plaque for the Hubert Ogunde Foundation, Hubert
Ogunde monuments in Ososa, Ogun state.

OLUFEMI KAYO

OLUFEMI KAYO was a watercolour pupil of Tony Anthony School of Watercolour
painting from 1992-1993 before proceeding to the institute of Textile Technology
and Design Lagos also from 1995-1997 before finally attending the Federal
polytechnic Auchi.

Olufemi is an artist with uncanny ability to create works of art that commands
attention, admiration and appreciation from its viewer. The use of materials in
his works is calculated as he seeks for avenues to the unexpected.

FAMILY PORTRAIT
Acrylic on Paper
17 x 12 cm (7 x 5 in)
2021

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OLUWASEUN KALEJAIYE OLUWASEUN KALEJAIYE (b. Lagos State) His creativity
blossom whilst in secondary school he discovered his
EYO flair for creativity.Upon discovering his talent he
Acrylic on Canvas continued practicing art as an apprentice working under
25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in) master artists to develop his skills. Kalejaiye later gained
2021 admission into Lagos State Polytechnic in 2008. He was
awarded an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in 2010,
and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2014 after he
went back to further his education specializing in
painting. Kalejaiye believes that "Art is self-expression
and a window to the soul and mind of the artist, which
he is happy to share with the world”.

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OMOYENI AROGUNMATI

OMOYENI AROGUNMATI’s hatch lines allude to the demarcation of
access, suggesting the separation of people through physical borders
and walls and she also incorporates elements of minimalism and
abstraction to create an oeuvre that is distinctly current, and as witty as it
is macabre. In her recent body of work, Arogunmati’s abstractive and
expressive forms often illustrate the presence of women in the world
and the world around her. With painting at the centre of her practices,
Arogunmati often paints from memory merging bold colours with
figurative aspects. Other paintings depict the African woman against
dense red and purples of sunrise, with a sandy texture in the foreground.
Her portraits hope to elevate the presence of women, significantly in
places where they are not heard or seen. Omoyeni has participated in
several major exhibitions and some of her works are in private
collections at home and abroad of which her works adorn the Embassy
of Irish office in Abuja, Nigeria. Washington DC, USA 2021

FAMILY PORTRAIT
Oil on Canvas
33 x 25 cm (13 x 10 in)
2021

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ORLU OZANGEOBUOMA ORLU OZANGEOBUOMA was born in Enugu State and hails from
Isiokpo town in Ikwerre Local Government Area Rivers State. He is a
WAITING prolific and versatile artist with a broad oeuvre that spans many themes
Acrylic on Canvas typical of an artist with a restive quest for new ways of expressions.
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in) Ozangeobuoma had his early informal training with Kpodoh Michael
2021 and also did his internship under the watchful eyes of Duke Asidere,
which served as a major influence in building his artistic career. He
obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the
University of Port Harcourt. He has participated in several group
exhibitions, seminars and workshops, as well as Art competitions. He is
a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA); Rivers State Chapter
and currently lives and works as a full-time studio artist in Port Harcourt.
Some of the exhibitions he has participated in include: Life in My City
Art Festival Enugu, 2011 and 2013 editions, SNA Rivers New Frames
Presidential Hotel 2015 and 2018, Nam Art Fair Nairobi 2018 and The
Future is Now Thought pyramid Art Gallery 2018.

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PAUL OGUNLESI

PAUL OYETUNDE OGUNLESI is an expressive realist (b
Ogun State. 1994). He is a graduate of Yaba College of
Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, where he obtained a
National Diploma in General art and Higher National
Diploma in Fine Art (Majoring in Painting).
His works are created from the inspirations drawn from
his yesterdays, his views concerning environmental and
socio-political issues, all that hovers in his environs and
his high hope in the morrow, laid out with series of
countenances and the use of the feet as a metaphorical
expression to mirror the society, with the use of various
media.

ACROSS THE LINE II
Mixed Media on Archival Paper
33 x 25 cm (13 x 10 in)
2021

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PELUMI OJEGOKE

PELUMI OJEGOKE is a native of Tapa ibarapa north Oyo state, he developed
interest in art at his tender age using chalk and wood coals to draw on wall also
proceeded in making pestle, presently as an artist he work with deferent
medium showing the beauty of nature and human anatomy in abstraction
forms. Pelumi Ojegoke Ayobami draws inspiration from his past experiences and
his immediate environment. Pelumi's major subject is to call to existence and
embrace the beauty in our culture through the intricate textures and pattern
embedded on his wonderful artworks. He hopes to unmask the viewer's to the
intuitive beauty of forms and patterns as an African artist, and also rejuvenate our
cultural heritage back alive. The artist creatively uses different mediums and
tools to create traditional art pieces with both natural and artificial patterns. He
loves to title his works in social language.

COWBOY
Marble Chips
54 x 25 x 23 cm (21 x 10 x 9 in)
2021

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PETER AGBADU

PETER O. AGBADU was born on the 4th of March 1990, he is an
Auchi Polytechnic Alumnus, from where he graduated with OND
(ordinary national diploma)in general art in 2011, and HND (higher
national diploma) in painting in 2014 respectively. After completing
his National Youth Service scheme, he has been practising as a full-
time studio artist in the city of Lagos since 2016.
In an ever-changing world, Agbadu looks to his surroundings for
inspiration as a dependable source of subject materials for his art.
Dexterously, he renders his narrative chiefly in oil or acrylic
mediums which he employs nicely through the use of pallet knives
and generous application of colours as a style to capture the very
essence of the "fleeting moment." By his impressionistic manner of
rendition of colours, his works have brought him recognition as
they have been considered unique and refreshing in a time when
abstract and other paintings alike became rampant.

MY PATH
Mixed Media on Grit Paper
28 x 25 cm (11 x 10 in)
2021

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PHILLIPS NZEKWE PHILLIPS NZEKWE, is considered to be one of Nigeria's most
NNEKA I distinguished experimental artist who explores the rich
Tin/Aluminum material culture from his environment, emanating from
30 x 20 x 5 cm (12 x 8 x 5 in) consumerism. His art comments on daily issues affecting him
2015 as an African/ global citizen such as climate change, freedom
of expression, the rights of the child, etc.

Through his choice of materials, Nzekwe addresses the effects
of mass consumerism resulting in the over exploitation of
natural resources in our environment. His artistic creations are
made primarily from the junked and jettisoned, which he
salvages from his immediate environs.
His artistic techniques are inspired by African traditional arts
and achitecture, tropical colors of nature and contemporary 3-
dimensional animated images.
Phillips Nzekwe has been a fulltime studio artist for close to two
decades. He is a recipient of Triangle Trust Grant (2012/ 2013), he
has participated and facilitated several artists/ makers
workshops including the IICD/US Embassy Workshop, Nigeria,

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REUBEN AYODEJI BILLY I
Acrylic on Canvas
REUBEN AYODEJI was born in Ibadan, one of the most 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 in)
populous city in West Africa. He works from his studio in
FCT-Abuja. He comes from a lineage of artists, ranging 2021
from sculptors to textile designers. He attended the
Lagos State Polytechnic, department of Art & Design and
today he feels most ease with oils, acrylics and charcoal.
There is a visible continuity in the body of his work which
keeps getting stronger through his portraiture and West
African everyday scenes.
Reuben's artworks have been exhibited in Nigeria and
U.S. alongside contemporaries, including "High end
contemporary African Art in the Heart of the city" at
Chameleon Shoppes in downtown Minneapolis.
One of his work featured at Mydrim Gallery Art fair. He is a
member of Artwest art house, an organization that
introduces brilliant West African works of art at openings
around the world and helps West African artists live
fulfilling lives through art sales.

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REUBEN UGBINE

REUBEN UGBINE (1956 - 2021) was a Nigerian Postwar & Contemporary
sculptor.
Ugbine's forte lies in woodcarvings and exquisite terracotta sculptures.
He manipulated the concave and convex within his figurative or mask
forms to create a jumping-off point for a reflective and insightful artistic
practice. He uses this manipulation to achieve a three-dimensional
reality to thrill the beholder to a standstill and appreciate and ponder
about the complex nature of creativity.

Ugbine's theme tends to focus on social realism – human figures who
seem to disclose the existence of various aspects of the Nigeria way of life.

SEATED FORM
Wood
28 x 15 X 17 cm (11 x 6 X 7 in)
2013

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SADIQ AHMED

SADIQ AHMED is a multimedia visual artist, born in
Ibadan, studied art and major in painting as a chosen
career. He is a full time studio artist; Sadiq's works lay
emphasis and revolves round his immediate
environment, family and friends. His body of work gives a
narrative of the love he has towards his environment,
culture and fashion in Africa at large. His chosen subject
shows the energy and how tender human heart could
be, and using more than a medium makes his work more
African and depicted black.

WITHOUT I
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 31 cm (10 x 12 in)
2021

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SALISU TAIWO SALISU TAIWO born in Ikorodu, Lagos where he
did his primary and secondary education. For
MAKOKO his tertiary education, he studied Fine Arts at
Acrylic on Canvas the Auchi Polytechnic, majoring in sculpture.
25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in) After his one year National Youth Service (NYSC)
2021 at Kotangora, Niger state, he has continued to
hone his skills with full-time practice. Salisu has
participated in exhibitions, workshops and
symposiums. Among his exhibitions is a solo
exhibition which he held in Niger state while
observing his National Youth Service. Taiwo's
dexterity in painting is great. His background as
an alumnus of the Auchi school is evident in his
paintings, with the bold, colourful and
impressionistic approach.

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SAM OVRAITI THE BEAT
Watercolour on Cold Pressed Paper
SAM OVRAITI is a
consummate artist. His art 15 x 30 cm (6 x 12 in)
practice dates back to the 2021
mid 1980 when he taught
painting at the Auchi
polytechnic. He became
famous for his mastery of the
watercolour medium
attracting a lot of followers.
Presently, colour is his
primary intent for painting.
Sam believes that his use of
color gives a therapeutic
result to his viewers He runs
his private studio in Lagos,
Nigeria.

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SAMUEL ALFA

SAMUEL ALFA JOHNSON (b. 1982) lives and works in Lagos Nigeria. Samuel schooled
at Auchi, Edo state Nigeria before moving to Lagos.. He is a contemporary artist, noted
for his intricate crafted sculptures on wood panel, and raffia works .Samuel extends his
sculpting abilities to carving bespoke furniture.

THE BEAT
Mixed Media on Burnt Wood Panel
50 x 25 cm (20 x 10in)
2021

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SEIDOUGHA EYIMIEGHA Olodo
SEIDOUGHA EYIMIEGHA portrays the story of the Lagos Danfo like Acrylic on Canvas
never before. He derives his ideas from the Danfo geometric symbols, 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 in)
images, texts and contemporary language in Lagos. His works not
only replicates this unique aspect of Lagos State, but also bring to 2021
context the traits of local art forms and contemporary designs
consumed in
popular culture.
He shares his personal experiences in the big picture of the Lagos
story and what it means to survive in Lagos (the commercial hub of
Nigeria). Danfo is not a mere transport bus but an apparatus to
understand the social class that exist in Lagos.

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USMAN SEMIU ALVIN

USMAN SEMIU ALVIN (Nigeria, b. 1990) His work is an examination of the
different forms and shapes, and the thinking that lies behind it. He loves
figures and this has been his basic form of reference over the years. He
has explored various media of painting ranging from water colour,
pastel, poster colour, acrylic, charcoal,
Altering the way he uses them is a way of questioning his attitudes, fears
and the unwritten rules which he has formed and his behaviour within
it.

Dark Skinned II
Acrylic on Textured Paper
25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 in)
2021

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SILAS ADEOYE WAITING IN SILENCE
SILAS ADELANKE ADEOYE largely developed as an Oil on Canvas
artist by himself, later joining a crew of young,
prominent artists at the National Museum, Lagos. His 25.4 x 50.8 cm (10 x 20 in)
works represent a continuation in the tradition of 2021
Yoruba art, as shown by his choice of pigment to suit
each motif. Art, in the old Yoruba setting, was
generally restricted to the courts of the kings and
chiefs, and to religious houses. His works are widely
sold both at home and abroad.

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SOJI YOLOYE

SOJI YOLOYE is a renowned, accomplished, multi-talented Nigerian
artist. He is a Fine and Applied Art graduate of the University of Benin.
He was born in western Nigeria on the 2nd of March 1969. He is well
known worldwide for his fine art depicting the rich and diverse African
culture. His works range from figurative to abstract themes. He is well
exhibited home and abroad.

UNTITLED
Watercolour on Paper
13x 18 cm (5 x 7 in)
2021

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SOPHIA AZIOGE BESIDE THE WINDOW
SOPHIA AZIOGE is inspired by the beauties of human Acrylic on Canvas
existence alongside her childhood experiences, with
the use of loosely detailed human form and cut out 25.4 x 25.4 cm (10 x 10in)
fabrics. She is preserved with her new found love 2021
determined to overcome all obstacles in her quest to
understand and master her art. Her art works arrest
both trained and untrained artistic sensibilities and
possess the timeless qualities of balance, strengthen
originality to endure the harsh scrutiny of the ages. Her
mission and her messages appear to be one as
though through her paintings, she attempts to
translate beauty and calmness to a broad spectrum of
people.

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