Gbolahan Ayoola is a Nigerian-based painter and sculptor with works using acrylics, pastels, pencil, and charcoal.[1]
Gbolahan Ayoola | |
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 Gbolahan Ayoola's Mural Design at Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, Nigeria | |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation | Artist |
Exhibitions and works
editIn 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 Ayoola's Blue Woman in its flagship store in Lagos in 2023.[6]
Early life and education
editAyoola 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
edit- 54 Nigerian Art Masters, 2007 by Embassy of Greece to Nigeria[7]
- The National Art Competition, 2010 by African Artists' Foundation[8]
References
edit- ^ 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". dailytrust.com/. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ 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.