Olawunmi Banjo

Olawunmi Banjo
Born (1985-07-31) 31 July 1985
Ogun State, Nigeria
EducationPan-Atlantic University
StylePencil, charcoal, acrylic painting, oil painting

Olawunmi Banjo listenⓘ (born 31 July 1985) is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist known for her work in hyperrealism and surrealism. She lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]

Early life and education

Banjo was born on 31 July 1985 in Ogun State, Nigeria. She is a self-taught artist who studied Entrepreneurship at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.[2]

She further developed her artistic practice at the Aina Onabolu Modern Art School in Lagos in 2005 before beginning professional work with acrylic and oil painting in 2006.[3]

Career

Banjo began her career producing hyperrealistic drawings characterised by meticulous detail. Her practice later evolved towards surrealistic landscapes that explore social realities and human experiences through expressive wire figures.[4]

Her work draws inspiration from nature, personal experiences and everyday social interactions.[5]

She is a member of the African Artists Foundation and is represented by SMO Contemporary Art.[6]

Exhibitions

Banjo has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Nigeria and internationally.[7]

Selected exhibitions include:

  • 2008 – First Art Expo Nigeria, National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
  • 2008 – Annual All Female Art Exhibition, Wiva Perspective, National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
  • 2008 – Annual Art Exhibition Serendipity, Didi Museum, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • 2008 – Nigeria 2008 Art Show and Art Competition, African Art Resource Center, National Museum, Onikan, Lagos (Second Prize)
  • 2009 – Art of Golf, Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos
  • 2009 – 2nd Annual Art Salon, Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos
  • 2010 – Send Forth Exhibition for the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Nike Centre for Art and Culture, Lagos
  • 2010 – 50 @ 50: Nigerian Women, the Journey So Far, Abuja
  • 2014 – Mind Revolution (solo exhibition)[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo Biography". SMO Contemporary Art. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo Biography". SMO Contemporary Art. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Meet Olawunmi Banjo The Artist". Olawunmi Banjo Official Website. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo Biography". SMO Contemporary Art. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo". Akoje Gallery. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo Biography". SMO Contemporary Art. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo Biography". SMO Contemporary Art. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Olawunmi Banjo shows Mind Revolution". A-ARTs. 18 October 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
This page is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.