Gbolahan Ayoola
Gbolahan Ayoola | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation | Artist |
Gbolahan Ayoola is a Nigerian based painter and sculptor with works using acrylics, pastels, pencil, and charcoal.[1]
Exhibitions and works
In 2020, Coca Cola Nigeria selected Ayoola's work ‘Blue Woman’ alongside the works of Kingsley Effiong and Perpetual Cyril to be painted on wall murals in Rivers, Enugu, and Oyo states.[2][3]
He was also commissioned by Glenfiddich in Nigeria to design a commemorative package as part of the launch of their global art platform in 2021.[4][5] Adidas installed Gbolahan's Blue Woman in its flagship store in Lagos in 2023.[6]
Early life and education
Gbolahan was born in 1977, in Ibadan, Nigeria. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine/Applied Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ife, Nigeria in 2002.[1]
Awards
- 54 Nigerian Art Masters, 2007 by Embassy of Greece to Nigeria[7]
- The National Art Competition, 2010 by African Artists' Foundation[8]
References
- ^ a b Africa, B. I. (2023-06-01). "Exclusive: I recognize the importance of using my platform to highlight the richness and diversity of my culture - Gbolahan Ayoola". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/artsbooks/436747-three-nigerian-artists-to-unveil-graffiti-wall-murals.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Coca-Cola to unveil mural works of 3 artists - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-10-25). "Glenfiddich taps into the Fashion World as the Grande Composition Phase 2 Launches". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Glenfiddich Launches Global Art Platform, The Grande Composition – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (2023-06-02). "From fashion to creative: Adidas Lagos unveils Gbolahan Ayoola's artworks". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Blue in Bliss - Gbolahan Ayoola". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Emelike, Obinna (2024-03-24). "Gbolahan Ayoola unveils 'Solitude: The fortunate loneliness of being on a path less traveled". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-07-19.