Kolapo Obadiah Olorunyemi

Olorunyemi Kolapo is a Nigerian artist whose work explores the intersections of identity, human connection, and futurism. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Kolapo has exhibited extensively across Africa, Europe, the UK, Asia, and America, presenting artworks that engage with cultural narratives and societal transformation.
Born in Ilorin, Nigeria, Kolapo’s artistic journey began in his
teenage years, driven by a natural inclination for creativity and an early fascination with charcoal. Despite obtaining a degree in Applied Physics, his passion for art ultimately guided his career, merging scientific inquiry with visual storytelling. This dual perspective allows him to explore themes of identity, memory, and transformation with a unique analytical depth.
Kolapo’s works, primarily in oil and charcoal, capture the
nuances of human emotions and cultural heritage. His ongoing exploration of Afrofuturism examines the delicate balance between technological advancement and the preservation of African identity. Through research, illustration, and symbolic portraiture, he constructs alternative narratives that reimagine African existence in the future.
A prolific exhibitor, Kolapo has held five solo exhibitions,
including Beyond the...

B.Sc Physics

NUTOPIA
Solo Exhibition
- Triveni Gallery, New Delhi, India, 2024/2025.
- AFRO-FUTURIST, Modzi gallery, Lusaka, Zambia, 2022
- BEYOND THE OBVIOUS, Apostrophe.arte gallery, Vigo, Spain., 2022
- RESPONSIVE EYE, Dolapo Obat Gallery, Abuja, Nigeria, 2020
- YORUBA CULTURE, Residence of Spanish Ambassador, Abuja, Nigeria, 2019
- SOCIAL MEDIATE, Alexis Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria, 2018