Oluwaseun Ojebiyi

Oluwaseun Ojebiyi (b. 1996) is a Nigerian visual artist whose work explores themes of hope, resilience, culture, and the human experience through a distinctive blend of realism and nostalgia. He creates images that evoke the texture of memory, often using cracked surface effects reminiscent of aged photography to add emotional depth and a sense of historical continuity.
‎
‎Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition, he was raised amidst the weathered photographs and artworks of his father, a photographer, artist, and teacher. This creatively charged environment fostered healthy competition among siblings and inspired early artistic exploration through in-house art contests that helped shape his visual language.
‎
‎Ojebiyi honed his skills through an apprenticeship at Heritage Creations Graphics Studio before pursuing formal education at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he earned a Diploma in Art and Design, followed by a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Painting. He further developed his voice under the mentorship of renowned artist Oluwole Omofemi, alongside continued inspiration from artists such as Peter Uka, Kelani Abass, Cornelius Annor, and Stanley Dudu.
‎
‎Through a practice that is both reflective and restorative, Ojebi...

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Painting Technology (2020) - The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Since 2018, Ojebiyi has exhibited in numerous group shows, including Instinct at Alliance Française, Ibadan (2018).
Oreze VII (The King's Crowd) in Onitsha (2019).
Fate V at Alexis Galleries, Lagos (2019).
Vivid2020 at Vivid Exclusive Art Gallery, Lagos (2020).
Emergence at Alexis Galleries, Lagos (2021).
The Arnheim Collection, Arnheim Art Gallery, Restaurant and bar, Ibadan (2021).
The Ibadan Affordable Art Fair, Ibadan (2024).
Boom at Alexis Galleries, Lagos (2024).
Aimasiko by Constance and Sons Art Gallery at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Nigeria. (2025).
The Coalition by Constance and Sons Art Gallery at the IITA Ibadan, Nigeria. (2026).