"Help has Come" Painting

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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎Through a practice that is both reflective and restorative, Ojebiyi’s paintings celebrate the richness of African identity while exploring the emotional layers of time, memory, and spiritual endurance. He aims to preserve, restore, and reinterpret forgotten cultural narratives and beauty through a contemporary lens.
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‎His participation in the prestigious Simply Naija residency at Alexis Galleries (2019) marked a turning point in his career, further refining his vision and deepening his artistic voice.
‎Oluwaseun Ojebiyi’s work resides in numerous private and public collections, affirming his growing influence in the contemporary African art scene.