Abiodun Oyedele

ARTIST STATEMENT
I paint to capture the essence of nature and its components in their unique form by arranging colours side by side to form a unified whole; to enjoy the obvious that may be consciously hidden or otherwise. As perceived, light is the key that traverse in my paintings, unveiling the beauty of nature and its components in their various values.
The world as represented by people, culture and the environment is beautiful to be a unique subject matter.

BIO.
Oyedele Abiodun Oyewumi (b. 1991), a native of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, has an innate connection with nature that has greatly influenced his artistic journey. Beginning his academic path as a science student, his pursuit of Fine and Applied Arts at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, reignited his fervor for arts. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Technology (Hon.) in Fine and Applied Arts (Painting) with Second Class (Upper Division) in 2015. Abiodun artistic talents manifested early, as he translated his fascination with the environment into intricate drawings and paintings. Over time, he has honed his painting skills using various mediums, prominently favoring oil.
His...

Second Class Upper division in Fine and Applied Arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Fine Art (Painting) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

1. Uplifting Spirit: Soto Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. 2024

2. Fabric of Society: +234 Art Fair, Ecobank Pan African Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. 2024

3. A Generous Space: Hastings Contemporary Gallery, Sussex, United Kingdom. 2022

4. The Ties That Bind Us: Cowrie Culture (Latitude online) Accra, Ghana, 2022

5. Vision 2020: So Far, So What? (Life In My City): International Conference Center, IMT, Enugu, Nigeria.

6. An international group exhibition: Seen Form (HYB4 Galarie, Praque, 2020).

7. United Nations; Group Art Exhibition: Global Conversation (virtual), UN Museum 2020.

8. Brooklyn Ubuciko Art Festival (virtual) :
Brookly 2020

9. Motherdrumhaf Healing Art Foundation: MODHAFEST (virtual), 2020.

10. The Other Side : Life in My City Art Festival (Alliance Francaise, Ibadan) Nigeria, 2019.

11. Broken Earth (Nexus Exchange Nigeria, Lagos, 2019)