ARTIST

Hi, I'm Olamilekan Okunade

Okunade Olamilekan is a contemporary Nigerian artist whose evocative paintings explore the intersection of identity, gender and cultural memory. Born in Lagos State and currently based in Oyo State, Olamilekan is a full-time practising studio artist and a graduate of Tech (Hon. Fine and Applied Arts) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, O...

Creative Statement

Artist Statement My art is a tribute, an embodiment of strength, resilience, and quiet but powerful stories that shape my socio-relatable and subconscious community. As a son, raised singlehandedly by a single mother, I witnessed first-hand the sacrifices, perseverance, and unwavering love that defined and shaped a typical African child's upbringi...

Biography

Okunade Olamilekan (b. 1988) is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his evocative paintings. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and currently residing in Oyo State, he is a full-time practicing studio artist. Olamilekan graduated in 2017 with a B.Tech (Hon. Fine and Applied Arts) from Ladoke Akintola University in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. His ...

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Education

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
The Artist’s Path

Exhibitions / Auctions

Crowne Art Gallery debut Joint Exhibition, 2a, Golf Course Road, GRA, Bénin, Nigeria, 300251
The Convergence, Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Law meets Art, Civic centre Lekki, Lagos, 2018.
Dream, Ajah, Lagos.

Recognitions/Residency

Jesudahunsi Art Competition (2nd runner-up)
Life in My City (Limcaf) (top 100 finalists)
Most creative student (most creative student at LAUTECH)
Illuminating strength, poetry of African womanhood in Olamilekan's Bloom & Essence (News)

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