Bulb of Africa 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Through the skilled medium, Iyiola Odunayo brings to life the resilience, grace, and diversity that define African women.
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
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Acrylic
Iyiola Odunayo
Iyiola OdunayoBeauty For Ashes -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman Fashion, 2023
$2,250
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
Beauty For Ashes -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
So let the ashes settle, And let the beauty grow, For nothing is impossible, When we let our spirits glow. About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Cheerleader 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
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Iyiola OdunayoRoots of Identity 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture, 2023
$2,850
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Roots of Identity 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating cultural heritage. About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Cheerleader 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
My Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
For, in the end, it's not about the shade, But the content of our character should never fade. About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Roots of Identity 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Roots of Identity 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Solitary Soul
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Circle of Trust 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Circle of Trust 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric, Mixed Media
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Bulb of Africa 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Through the skilled medium, Iyiola Odunayo brings to life the resilience, grace, and diversity that define African women.
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bulb of Africa 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Through the skilled medium, Iyiola Odunayo brings to life the resilience, grace, and diversity that define African women.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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