Oluwasayo Olaore

Oluwasayo Olaore is a contemporary Nigerian visual artist and muralist whose practice utilizes figurative painting and large-scale public installations to investigate the psychological continuum between internal emotional states and external societal action. Stylistically characterized by a striking versatility across mediums, Olaore’s work serves as an intellectual catalyst, prompting viewers to confront their own emotional landscapes and fostering a deeper communal empathy.
Olaore holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Applied Arts, with a specialization in Painting, from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. His formal academic foundation is complemented by rigorous studio mentorship under notable figures of contemporary Nigerian art, including the celebrated illustrator Josy Ajiboye and multidisciplinary artist Damilola Opedun. He further refined his technical mastery and material fluidity through intensive residencies at the studios of Ifeoluwa Alade and Joseph Idowu, alongside participations in prominent workshops across the region.
Reflecting a robust institutional presence, Olaore’s work has been included in significant exhibitions both within Nigeria and internationally, showcasing with platfo...

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