Oluwaseyi Gbadebo

OLUWASEYI GBADEBO (b. 1989, Lagos, Nigeria)

Art to Oluwaseyi Gbadebo is an experience of the Divine, a boundless realm to explore in bringing forth endless beauty and timeless wisdom.  His works are mysterious as they are engaging, they speak of realities behind the Veil.

The essence of Gbadebo's works lies in conveying his experiences of his interactions with the Divine. Using lines, tones, and forms, he carefully portrays his experiences with ink on paper and often employs digital tools to achieve varieties of post effects version of his work. A passion for Christian Mysticism and Scriptures is a major influence on his works and his creative process is often aided by lofty sounds from hallowed Minstrels.

Gbadebo earned his B.Tech in Fine and Applied Arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso in 2012. He is a Co-founder / Creative Director of House of Bezalel; a creative company founded for the purpose of saturating society with Lofty art.

2012 B.Tech, Fine and Applied Art, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Synonyms, Quintessence Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria

TWO PERSON EXHIBITION
2018 Entrance, Weave and Co. Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria

SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2017 Spirit Art Festival, Lagos, Nigeria
2015 Beyond all Odds, Alliance Françoise, Ibadan, Oyo state
2014 Arrows in the Art, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria.
2014 Igue Art Festival, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
2014 Mandela; through the eyes of Nigerian Artist, Lagos, Nigeria
2005 Genesis, Lagos, Nigeria