Smith Olaoluwa

I am Smith Olaoluwa, a renowned international artist with a deep passion for creating vibrant and thought-provoking works. Born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria, my journey into the world of art was shaped by the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the formal education I received at the University of Benin, Edo State. There, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Applied Arts,training under some of the foremost artists in the country.

As an experimental artist and art educator, I am constantly exploring different media to push the boundaries of my creativity. My art reflects my constant desire to innovate, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to capture life's most dynamic moments.

Throughout my career, I have participated in a variety of exhibitions, from online showcases to solo exhibitions, which have allowed my work to reach a global audience. Each of my pieces is a testament to my exploration of color, texture, and form, as I believe that every brushstroke tells a story and every color evokes an emotion.

My creative process is deeply influenced by my belief that art is not just about representation, but about evoking feeling and meaning. I work to present objects, creatures, and scenarios in the...

Bachelor of fine and applied art Degree in Graphic Design and Painting,/MFA ART

October rain exhibition 2014.
Society of Nigeria artists Exhibition
Solo Group Exhibition sos children's village Motif and Painting Exhibition,2011
National Association of Fine and Applied art Student Exhibition University of Benin Edo state Nigeria,2005
Upstream-people gallery Jury online Exhibition Nebraska omaha u.s.a,2014
Colorado mesa university charity legacy exhibition 2012
Four Points Contemporary 3rd Biannual art Competition,
3rd Biannual Competition at Four Points Contemporary (June 2014)
16th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Art Exhibition
Upstreampeoplegallery Exhibition Nebraska U.s.a
National Association of Fine and Applied art Student,
SOS NIGERIA International ART Exhibition, on motif painting,
Catch them Young Art Exhibition 2016/2017
World Awareness Children International Art Exchange 2019
2023 Yale institute of sacred music ..(Award of Recognition) was used for exam project..