Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Abiola OlabamijiAyanmo (Fate)2022
2022
About the Item
Yorùbá will say "Ayànmọ ni kádàrá" All that has become part of me is "FATE" designated beforehand and these are what will make and lead me to my peak. So I embrace my past and what comes with pride
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Abiola was born in 1992, in Odo-ona Elewe, Ibadan, Nigeria. He was trained and mentored by Mr. Tope Fatunmbi at the Topfat Art Gallery, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Nigeria. Chuck Close greatly inspires Abiola. He began his professional practice in 2021. Having thoroughly explored various creative mediums, he discovered a passion for portraying the inner hardships and resilience of an African man and their full expression while chasing dreams and aspirations, as seen in his brush strokes.
Abiola Abdulwareez Olabamiji's paintings portray an innovative approach with delicate attention to his subject’s skin, depicted in black hues defined by palm frond patterns, texture, and mark-making in brown, purple, and green that showcase the contemporary life of an African man. He executed his portrait figures in oil and acrylic on canvas. He gives a metaphysical expression of the importance, dignity, and stability of black culture in its various forms and aims to bring back African "most especially" Yoruba philosophy into the Renaissance through his art.
"In my paintings, I use the texture of palm fronds on the skin to represent the palm tree's qualities. I believe black life is like a palm tree: strong against powerful storms and winds, with all of its parts playing a crucial role. Hence, an African man is strong and important in every aspect," he says.
Abiola’s subjects gaze with unwavering firmness at a distance and with a stern disposition, provoking viewers' curiosity about what caught the figures' interest while enabling viewers to give different interpretations that correspond to their life journeys. His works have developed from large-scale neoexpressionistic paintings into a process of experimental appropriation. As a neglected African child, his artistic path can be traced back to his childhood experiences and his use of art as solace to depict his subjective inner experiences. His love for art brewed from his elementary school while watching a neighbor’s artistic skills bring smiles to his and his friends' faces.
- Creator:Abiola Olabamiji (1992, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717214212972
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2020
1stDibs seller since 2022
109 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Ibadan, Nigeria
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Circle of Trust 2Located in Ibadan, OyoThe essence conveyed by the artwork is evident: vocalizing one's convictions and taking a firm stance becomes less daunting in the presence of a circle of supportive companions. In a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsFabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
- Roots of Identity 1Located in Ibadan, Oyo"Roots of Identity" is a series of artworks that captures the essence of a nation's heritage, traditions, and legacies. It symbolizes the interconnectedness of the past, present, and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsFabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
- Circle of Trust 1Located in Ibadan, OyoThe essence conveyed by the artwork is evident: vocalizing one's convictions and taking a firm stance becomes less daunting in the presence of a circle of supportive companions. In a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric, Mixed Media
- Solitary SoulLocated in Ibadan, OyoIn the stillness of her room, where silence found its home, Sat a solitary soul, seeking solace of her own. Her thoughts, like whispered echoes, danced within her mind, As she graced...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric
- Roots of Identity 2Located in Ibadan, Oyo"Roots of Identity" is a series of artworks that captures the essence of a nation's heritage, traditions, and legacies. It symbolizes the interconnectedness of the past, present, and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsFabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
- Me TimeLocated in Ibadan, OyoA time when I can do what I like doing the most, Serving myself literally, a slice of life on a toast. A time when I can do my own thing and find peace, When I do not have to constan...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
You May Also Like
- SoulsisterBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
- The Secret Ingredient Is Always LoveBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
- Sunny Side Of LifeBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
- Sea BreezeBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
- With All My HeartBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
- Strength - Large Mixed Media ArtworkBy Martina NiederhauserLocated in Los Angeles, CAInternationally acclaimed artist Martina Niederhauser presents a new collection that offers fresh perspectives on women, delving into the realms of emotion, beauty, identity, and the intricate dynamics between their inner thoughts and outward expressions. By creating layered mixed media paintings, Niederhauser breathes new life into carefully selected papers, transforming them into enchanting works of art using gouache, acrylic, and oil paint on canvas. She seeks to share her large figurative works as a “diary written in colors” with communicative forms and conjunctive lines, expressing her personal experiences and the world she inhabits. This unique 63-inch high by 47-inch wide original mixed media artwork...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
