I think of myself primarily as a storyteller, and I tell these stories with words and colours. My works are largely inspired by the colourful city of Lagos (where I grew up) and by extension, Africa which I express in the boldness of my colours and the deeply human stories I try to tell on my canvas. I often gravitate towards the human form because I believe that the body itself is a powerful vessel of art and storytelling and can be used as a statement on identity, resilience, and shared humanity. I think of myself primarily as a storyteller, and I tell these stories with words and colours. My works are largely inspired by the colourful city of Lagos (where I grew up) and by extension, Africa which I express in the boldness of my colours and the deeply human stories I try to tell on my canvas. I often gravitate towards the human form because I believe that the body itself is a powerful vessel of art and storytelling and can be used as a statement on identity, resilience, and shared humanity.
Olamide Jasanya
Artist
Wild ‘n’ Fro
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
Beginning
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
Best of Both Worlds
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
Bubbles
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
Equality
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
One with Earth
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
MORENIKE. African Monalisa
acrylic on canvas, 20×24 , unframed, £150
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Medium
mixed media
Bio
I think of myself primarily as a storyteller, and I tell these stories with words and colours. My works are largely inspired by the colourful city of Lagos (where I grew up) and by extension, Africa which I express in the boldness of my colours and the deeply human stories I try to tell on my canvas. I often gravitate towards the human form because I believe that the body itself is a powerful vessel of art and storytelling and can be used as a statement on identity, resilience, and shared humanity. I think of myself primarily as a storyteller, and I tell these stories with words and colours. My works are largely inspired by the colourful city of Lagos (where I grew up) and by extension, Africa which I express in the boldness of my colours and the deeply human stories I try to tell on my canvas. I often gravitate towards the human form because I believe that the body itself is a powerful vessel of art and storytelling and can be used as a statement on identity, resilience, and shared humanity.