Afolabi Samuel

Background
Afolabi Samuel is a young Nigerian hyperrealism pencil artist, born in 2007 oyo state. His passion for art began at the age of 5 years old, when he started creating comics drawings that nurtured is early love for storytelling through images. In 2020 he attended a 3 days drawing workshop organized by artist Abu oluwaseyi at ladigbolu grammar School, oyo state. This pivotal movement introduce him to hyperrealism and sparked is commitment to developing his craft. Since then, he has continued to refine his skills as a self taught artist, driven by curiosity, discipline and passion for detail.

Artist Statement
Art, for him, is more than representation—it is an act of storytelling and reflection. Hyperrealism becomes a mirror of life, capable of capturing silent emotions and hidden truths that words cannot express. Through his drawings, he seeks to explore human identity and emotion, creating works that invite viewers into both personal and universal experiences.


Technique
He works primarily with charcoal and graphite pencil on paper, creating his drawings through a careful balance of contrast and fine detail. His process involves layering tones, blending with brushes to achieve smooth textures, and refining each mark with ...

Fresh from completing my secondary school education at Olivet Baptist High School. Oyo

Life in my city art competition (limcaf) - regional exhibition