Bukola Orioye

As an artist, my practice is rooted in a deep-seated belief that art should be an active participant in the ongoing dialogue of
life, a catalyst for reflection, a force for change and renewal. My work is driven by a compelling mantra: questioning the
present through the past for a better future.
In a world where the present often feels overwhelming, I believe there is immense power and potential in revisiting the
past. By delving into history, we can unearth perspectives, narratives, and truths that have been obscured or forgotten. The
past holds a mirror to the present, revealing the patterns, pitfalls, and potential paths that lay before us. In my art, I strive
to create an immersive dialogue between the past and the present, stirring the viewer to question the status quo and ponder
what could be.
My art situates itself at the crossroads of time, a space where the past and the future intersect. It seeks to evoke a sense of
temporal dislocation, provoking the viewer to challenge their perceptions and assumptions about the world around them.
Often, my works are filled with historical references and anachronisms, contrasting and combining elements from different
eras. This temporal layering serves as a metaphor for a world...

University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara state Nigeria. (Chemistry Education)

Echoes of Colonization: Galleri Topper Poper Majer
Sweden 2024

It’s Just a Dream: Artio Gallery New York , 2023

Art Shopping Expo (Carrousel du Louvre): Artio Gallery Paris, 2023

Interconnecting Line: Artio Gallery New York (one art space), 2023

L.A Art Show: Artio Gallery New York, 2023.

Voices of Sculpture: Ore Ofe Art Gallery UK, 2022

Portraits: Ore Ofe Art Gallery UK, 2022

Florescence: Mitochondria Gallery
Houston. TX, 2022

Impact: Black Aids Institute
Artsy. 2022

Impact: Artist in support of Refugees from Ukraine.
Artsy. 2022

Jejere (Cancer) Orb Art Gallery
Osun, Nigeria 2021