Smith Olaoluwa
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I am Smith Olaoluwa, a renowned international artist with a deep passion for creating vibrant and thought-provoking works. Born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria, my journey into the world of art was shaped by the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the formal education I received at the University of Benin, Edo State. There, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Applied Arts,training under some of the foremost artists in the country.
As an experimental artist and art educator, I am constantly exploring different media to push the boundaries of my creativity. My art reflects my constant desire to innovate, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to capture life's most dynamic moments.
Throughout my career, I have participated in a variety of exhibitions, from online showcases to solo exhibitions, which have allowed my work to reach a global audience. Each of my pieces is a testament to my exploration of color, texture, and form, as I believe that every brushstroke tells a story and every color evokes an emotion.
My creative process is deeply influenced by my belief that art is not just about representation, but about evoking feeling and meaning. I work to present objects, creatures, and scenarios in their true, alluring vividness, capturing their essence and infusing them with life on canvas.
My art is an invitation to see the world through a different lens - a lens where colors are not just shades, but emotions and stories waiting to be told. I am constantly fascinated by the idea of transformation, and I strive to bring that sense of change and movement into my work, making it something that speaks to the viewer on a deep and personal level.
When I am not immersed in my art, I am constantly seeking inspiration from my surroundings, the people I meet, and the world at large. I believe that creativity is a part of everyday life, and I draw from all my experiences to inform my work.
I am confident that my artworks will captivate and inspire those who experience them, leaving a lasting impression through their vivid portrayal of life's most compelling narratives.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of fine and Applied art Degree in Graphic Design and Painting,/MFA ART
EVENTS:
He has won awards Namely
3rd Biannual Art Competition, at the Four Points Contemporary (June 2014)
Upstream jury online exhibition Nebraska Omaha 2014 (special recognition Award
Upstream people gallery 16th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Jury Online International Art Exhibition,
Special recognition Awards
Four Points Contemporary 4th Biannual Competition (January 2015)
Four Points Contemporary 4th Biannual Competition Award of Excellence artwork title (Market transaction)
Four Points Contemporary 4th Biannual Competition Award of Merit to my artwork title (Sailing time)
World Awareness Children International Art Exchange Award 2019
2020 featured International Artist at Art nova Community gallery Canada..
2021 wildlife forever state fish art contest 2021 USA..Art Educator Certificate Award
Songbird Art International Award 5350 Hwy 61 N, Suite 7 White Bear Lake, Mn 55110, Mn, United States MN 55110, MN, United States
EXHIBITIONS:
October rain exhibition 2014.
Society of Nigeria artists Exhibition
Solo Group Exhibition sos children's village Motif and Painting Exhibition,2011
National Association of Fine and Applied art Student Exhibition University of Benin Edo state Nigeria,2005
Upstream-people gallery Jury online Exhibition Nebraska omaha u.s.a,2014
Colorado mesa university charity legacy exhibition 2012
Four Points Contemporary 3rd Biannual art Competition,
3rd Biannual Competition at Four Points Contemporary (June 2014)
16th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Art Exhibition
Upstreampeoplegallery Exhibition Nebraska U.s.a
National Association of Fine and Applied art Student,
SOS NIGERIA International ART Exhibition, on motif painting,
Catch them Young Art Exhibition 2016/2017
World Awareness Children International Art Exchange 2019