Bola Opadiran
Notable Faces in Africa
2018

About the Item

The work depicts notable faces in Africa like Queen Idia head, Benin head, Ori Olokun, and so on. - About the Artist Bola Opadiran is a contemporary artist, born in 1974, in Modakeke, Osun State, Nigeria. A seasoned, hardworking, dedicated, prolific, and talented mixed media artist who is creatively ingenious in all areas of art. He aims to communicate the complications and complexities of life through a combination of materials. Bola has over the years tried a wide range of materials in his works, materials as sea shells, periwinkle shells, snail shells, wood, jute, plastic, mirror, seeds stones, shoes, leather, sand, and so on. He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and the University of Ibadan respectively both in the department of Agric- Economics. To him, no barrier is unassailable and his philosophy is "not what you have in your hands that matters, but what you can do with your hands". Bola has an affinity and propensity to break new frontiers and "disobey some conventional laws. Naturally, he was drawn to art at a tender age. This interest later developed when he was in the University by frequently visiting the art department. Also noteworthy is his short stint at Gbolade Omidiran's studio (another art phenomenon, an art colossus) during his university days in Ife. Like a colossus, he has delved into impressionism, semi-realism, abstract, marbling, Opaism, and other areas of art. Bola has to his credit an invention of a unique style he named "Opaism" (coining this from his last name) where pixilated materials are used to make inspiring pieces. Though he has no formal education in art, his huge talent and undiluted passion for art turned him into a full-time artist. What triggered the birth of his style (Opaism) is his appetite to do something different and he started this by turning materials that are meant to be burnt and discarded in his studio into harmonious blends of colorful junks. He enjoys experimenting. Also worthy of note are his gigantic and bold strides in interior and exterior decoration works where he has undeniably etched his name in gold. His unquenchable and voracious appetite for arts doubles him as a successful artist and a proud gallery owner (The Artcolony Gallery) where his works and other artists' works are showcased. He has experience as well as a portfolio of various accomplishments. Some exhibitions to his name as well and his works are adorning the walls of corporate bodies and some high-profile individuals.

Creator:
Bola Opadiran (1974, Nigerian)
Creation Year:
2018
Dimensions:
Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)
Medium:
Iron,Wood,Mixed Media,Acrylic
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Ibadan, NG
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1717210673032
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