John Olorunfemi

Olorunfemi John is a talented Nigerian visual artist and painter, specializing in capturing the depth of human experience through his work. A graduate of Fine and Applied Arts from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Nigeria where he focused on painting, he honed his technical skills while developing a profound interest in figurative representation and emotional storytelling.
Olorunfemi's practice centers on figures, human emotions and the everyday realities of human life. His paintings and drawings explore themes such as identity, vulnerability, joy, struggle, cultural heritage, and the universal "happenings" that define the human condition. Drawing from both hyperrealistic techniques (particularly in his pencil work) and expressive painting styles (in oil, acrylic, and mixed media), he creates pieces that invite viewers to connect on a personal and empathetic level, He is also a music lover and arranger, which may subtly influence the rhythmic and expressive qualities in his visual compositions.

B.A Fine and Applied Arts