OLUFEMI OYEWOLE : THE CREATIVE EXPLORER !!!

ABILEKO (SERIES)      ABILEKO 2 |  Carpet on canvas  | 37" * 52" |  2020 "ABILEKO 2" : Just as we have it all over the globe, marriage rites are sacred with great respect given to the wife. In contemporary era , a wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. It is usually forged from metal, and traditionally is forged of gold or another precious metal.  The Himba tribe in Namibia continues to dwell in their sound traditional doctrines despite western influences in Namibia .  This magnificent tribe inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia and are descendants of a group of Herero herders who fled into the remote north-west of Namibia after been displaced by the Nama. They still clutch their traditional beliefs today by breeding and herding their cattle and goats and living a semi nomadic lifestyle. The different neck pieces and hair styles determines the importance and status of the individual person (man, woman or child).  My

 THE FIRST TRIMESTER , 2019, carpet on canvas, 48inches by 60inches THE FIRST TRIMESTER   Pregnancy is the most magical time for a woman. The early months are super exciting because they are vital times as the body gets busy forming a baby. At this early periods, the excitement comes in different forms. The mood of the work is created to represent  THE FIRST TRIMESTER (weeks 1-12) which exhibit the most fragile periods and mood swings. The artwork is depicted to capture the thoughts of a young mother which  comes with its own specific hormonal and physiological changes.

Hello friends......... Compliment of the season to you all. I have always promised myself to get active with my blog but it seems I have been tied down more to the production of the great pieces and have not devoted time to document the process of production. Anyway.....the is a new year and i hope all excuses are gone with the last decade......... HAPPY NEW DECADE TO US ALL !!! Few years ago...2016 precisely, I started exploring with materials. I knew I needed something more... respect to those who feel comfortable at their present creative level. So, my quest for knowledge pushed me back to school where I had to work with colours but without pigments. The result of my research continued after my MFA program. I decided to continue with the exploration.....and trust me, it's been a wonderful journey. I opened a new Instagram page  https://www.instagram.com/p/B61DG8Thsfb/  to share my wonderful pieces with you all.......... ...........ENJOY!!!                            

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    Hello Friends,              Its good to be back with you.....sharing my new painting with stages it passed through. I've always believed that " A GREAT PAINTING IS A MOMENT CAPTURED". " TO REALLY CAPTURE THE QUALITY OF A SUBJECT, YOU MUST HAVE A FEELING ABOUT IT BEYOND ITS LITERAL QUALITIES". I wonder why so many young artists here in Nigeria believe painting realistically is a "MECHANICAL ACT". Its very funny listening to most of these artists preach their gospel of ESCAPEEISM, believing you're creative as an artist only if you DISTORT REALITY. ....... I guess this observation of mine will be continued later.               Here is my recent watercolour painting titled 'GIFT'. Its painted on a 200gm cold pressed Vangogh watercolour paper, 46cm x55cm and believe me, I had great fun painting her.       STAGE ONE, Since Watercolour is a delicate medium to handle, I do lots of planning before apply

Hello friends,         I'm very happy to have a blog through which my creative choices can be on display for you all to enjoy. Here are some recent watercolour paintings executed towards the last quarter of 2013.............enjoy!!!