Kolawole Joseph

JOSEPH KOLAWOLE is a versatile artist with unlimited inspiration. He was born over five decades ago and has for several years carved out a niche for himself with his unique and inviting images. He passes out his state of mind to the world at large by making use of scrap metal forms to create amazing works of art with impressive characters. He displays a talent that could be described as original by introducing paintings in semi abstract and abstract to the art lovers. His figures are charming, filling the mind of admirers with positive interpretations.
He has exhibited his works in AFRICA, EUROPE AND AMERICA.

H.N.D 2010 Higher National Diploma, Sculpture. The Polytechnic Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria.

O.N.D 1993 Ordinary National Diploma, Art and Design. The polytechnic Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria.

2019: 'THE THREE ART TENTACLES'
Museum Of African Art, University Of Ibadan.
2011 Munyu matters arising, exhibition of multimedia sculptures. World Bank office space, Accra Ghana. Curator-Fatrik Bewong, Artist alliance Gallery Accra.

2010 The Dream Alliance francais Accra, Ghana. Exhibition of metal sculptures combined with wood. Curator: sakitey cephas, event organizer.

2009 Cohesion Alliance francais Accra Ghana. Exhibition of metal sculpture. Curator: sakitey cephas, event organizer.

2008 Art-in visible (ARCO) Exhibition of multimedia sculptures. Madrid, Spain.Curator: Cuca Guixeras-comisaria del proyecto (main curator) And Emmanuel Glover,(CEO)Artist Alliance Gallery Accra,Ghana.

2004 Openasia Exhibition of sculptures and installations. Venice, Italy. Curator: krydz Ikwuemesi. Senior lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. And Malcolm Pa.kwesi Mends. Adinkra Art Gallery Accra, Ghana.

2003 Batapata (hand and foot) Exhibition of sculpture, National Gallery of Zimbabwe.Curator: Chikonzero Chazungusa.

2001 From trash to treasure Exhibition of paintings and sculpture. Ghana National museum.
Accra, Ghana. Curator: Joe Gazare Seeni.


1997 Pursuit of purity Exhibition of sculptures. ...