ARTIST

Hi, I'm Paul Ógunlesi

Lagos Nigeria

Paul Oyetunde Ogunlesi (b. 1994, Nigeria) is a visual artist whose practice explores painting and drawing. He blends newspaper collage with acrylics, using wash and tempera techniques to create subtly textured canvases. His truncated, faceless compositions invite viewers to engage with hidden narratives, inspired by the wisdom in Yoruba adages, lif...

Creative Statement

My artistic expression delves deep into the intricate tapestry of human relationships, exploring the profound interplay of societal, psychological, spiritual, and emotional dynamics. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Yoruba Adages, my narratives transcend cultural boundaries, resonating with universal themes such as love, betrayal, dreams, men...

Biography

“Paul Oyetunde Ogunlesi (b. 1994, Nigerian) is a visual artist whose practice vacillates between painting on canvas and drawing on paper. In creating his paintings, he blends newspaper collages, which he uses as metaphor to outlay hidden narratives behind the situation of his subjects per time, with acrylics, using the wash and tempera finish tech...

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Education

Yaba College of Technology

Exhibitions / Auctions

Essence, Illinois, Chicago USA
Art For Education themed "A Future Unknown but Created", Lagos Nigeria
One Voice, Abuja Nigeria

Experience

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Beyond Border Artists Association of Nigeria (BBAAN)
For the Daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniels

Recognitions/Residency

Ali Baba January First Concert Art Competition (Second Runner Up)
Art For Social Change (One of the 15 finalist and winners)
Rele Young Contemporary Art Residency and Boot camp (One of the 12 residents in Rele gallery's yearly residency for selected young contemporary artists.)

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