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Akogun - Contemporary Abstract minimalistic modern painting by Bukola Orioye
Located in Ibadan, NG
This work belongs to my ongoing series Oju lari, but beneath the surface…, a body of 25 paintings that explore layers of being, identity, and healing through abstract figuration and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Yetunde - Figurative Painting of an African woman in elegant sitting posture
Located in Ibadan, NG
Yetunde (Reincarnation) is a bold and regal celebration of identity, lineage, and the continuum of spirit. What makes this piece particularly special is its masterful fusion of reali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ajanaku - Portrait of an elephant
Located in Ibadan, NG
it is a towering symbol of memory, strength, and quiet wisdom. Rendered in rich textures and deep contrasts, the elephant commands the composition, stepping forward with both grace a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
Idi bebere (big backside)
Located in Ibadan, NG
Idi Bebere is a celebration of feminine strength, beauty, and cultural expression, conveyed through simplicity and symbolic power. It focuses on the contours of a woman’s back and wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Cotton Canvas, Glue, Gesso
Portrait of Tenecia
Located in Ibadan, NG
Portrait of Tenecia is a striking celebration of modern Black identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. What makes it unique is the harmony between contemporary portraiture and de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Breathe - Contemporary portrait painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
“Breathe” is a deeply emotive portrait that captures a suspended moment of inward reflection and release. With eyes gently shut and lips slightly parted, the subject appears lost in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Glue
Emancipation - Blue background afro-centric figurative painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
“Emancipation” by Bukola Orioye is a commanding large-scale portrait that celebrates Black identity, strength, and shared liberation. At 72 by 60 inches, the painting radiates presen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Babatunde (Reincarnation) - yellow background African portrait painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
"Babatunde" is a compelling figurative portrait by Bukola Orioye that blends contemporary realism with symbolic reverence for ancestral continuity. Translating to “Father has returne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ronke-Enigma
Located in Ibadan, NG
Ronke-Enigma is a deeply evocative and visually striking oil painting that celebrates Black femininity, cultural memory, and the quiet strength of identity. Rendered in exquisite det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Why Not Me - Bold Portrait of African Boy Contemporary Textured Expressionist
Located in Ibadan, NG
Why Not Me - Contemporary African Expressionist Portrait
Acrylic on Canvas [40in x 40in 2020
"Why Not Me" is a compelling and emotionally charged portrait that captures the unspok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Glue, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Divinity (Radiant Innocence) - Contemporary Portrait of a Joyful Smiling Child
Located in Ibadan, NG
This captivating painting by Bukola Orioye, Radiant Innocence, is a bold celebration of joy, purity, and hope. What makes this piece truly unique is its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Glue, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Hope for the Future - Original Contemporary African Child Portrait
Located in Ibadan, NG
What Makes This Piece Unique or Special?
"Hope for the Future" is a captivating and deeply unique work that showcases Bukola Orioye's signature textured ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Submerged - Original contemporary African Portrait
Located in Ibadan, NG
"Submerged" is a uniquely evocative work by Bukola Orioye, distinguished by its innovative, heavy texture. The paint is applied thickly, making the subje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Stories Within - Contemporary African Portrait Painting Culrure Identity
Located in Ibadan, NG
What Makes This Piece Unique or Special:
Stories Within is a striking contemporary portrait that blends bold aesthetics with introspective storytelling. What makes this painting particularly special is its ability to capture a deeply personal yet universally relatable emotion the quiet power of shared human experiences that often remain unspoken. Bukola Orioye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil, Linen
Sworn Blood Sisters - Contemporary 21st Century African Portrait Painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
Description:
Sworn Blood Sisters is a striking celebration of kinship, Black womanhood, and unbreakable bonds beyond biology. Through this emotive double portrait, Nigerian artist Bukola Orioye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Now i wear myself- 21st Century African Woman Portrait Black Empowerment Art
Located in Ibadan, NG
Now I Wear Myself
Original Painting by Bukola Orioye
Nigeria, 2022
Oil and acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36in x 36in
Description:
Now I Wear Myself is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Cotton Canvas
Asake Bee Keeper - Symbolic African Portrait in Mixed Media (Oil & Acrylic)
Located in Ibadan, NG
“Beekeeper” is a distinctive work that fuses cultural heritage, symbolism, and contemporary portraiture in a way that is both elegant and thought-provoking. The painting showcases a central female figure wearing the traditional Shuku hairstyle; a Yoruba style historically reserved for women of high regard, making a powerful statement on identity, ancestry, and African femininity. The inclusion of water lilies adds a layer of symbolism around resilience and renewal, further enriching the narrative.
What truly sets this piece apart is its metaphor: the “beekeeper” as a quiet, protective presence someone who nurtures sweetness while bearing the risk of the sting. It speaks to unseen labor, cultural preservation, and spiritual guardianship. This poetic symbolism, combined with bold composition and color, makes it emotionally resonant and visually memorable.
Why is it worth the price?
This painting is an investment in both visual excellence and cultural significance. As an original piece by Bukola Orioye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Aiyekooto (Insecure) - Contemporary African Portrait with Parrot Symbolism
Located in Ibadan, NG
“Aiyekooto (Insecure)” is a psychologically resonant painting that invites the viewer to reflect on the instability of truth in contemporary society. The Yoruba title Aiyekooto translates as “the world rejects truth” a fitting metaphor for an era defined by misinformation, curated identities, and performative honesty.
At the center of the composition is a mysterious figure, partially obscured behind a sculptural, collar-like form, as though armored against scrutiny. A parrot, traditionally a truth-teller in Yoruba symbolism, perches on a branch nearby. But here, the bird becomes a subtle antagonist representing the overwhelming flood of conflicting information in our modern lives.
The figure’s intense gaze, matched by surreal accessories like a lemon slice hat and hyper-stylized garment, suggests both elegance and caution. The mood is contemplative and charged a quiet but forceful critique of societal insecurity toward what is real, what is fabricated, and what we choose to believe.
Orioye’s painterly skill, combined with his unique narrative approach, creates a work that is visually rich and conceptually deep. The balance of cultural symbolism, fashion surrealism, and psychological commentary makes this piece a timeless addition to any serious collection of contemporary African art.
Why It’s Worth the Price:
This is more than a portrait it’s a visual philosophy rendered in color, texture, and metaphor. Bukola Orioye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Mixed Media
Materials
Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Woman Essence - Contemporary Figurative Portrait of Black Beauty
Located in Ibadan, NG
African Woman Essence is a commanding and graceful portrait that captures both the strength and softness of Black womanhood. Painted by Nigerian contemporary artist Bukola Orioye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Retrospection (Gelede) - African Portrait Painting with Traditional Yoruba Mask
Located in Ibadan, NG
Retrospection (Gelede) is a visually elegant and symbolically potent portrait by Nigerian contemporary artist Bukola Orioye, whose work consistently explores the interweaving of iden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
What about death - 21st Century Contemporary Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
What About Death? is a visually arresting and emotionally layered work by Nigerian contemporary artist Bukola Orioye, known for fusing African spiritual heritage with provocative sym...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
As Above..., As within..., The answers we seek - 21st Century Yoruba Tribal Art
Located in Ibadan, NG
This striking mixed media work by Bukola Orioye is a powerful fusion of tradition and transcendence. “as above... as within... the answers we seek” invites you into a sacred space wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Scramble for Dominance (Africa) - 21st Century Post Colonial Painting
Located in Ibadan, NG
Scramble for Dominance (Africa) is a visually arresting and conceptually layered oil painting that merges historical commentary with contemporary elegance. At the center of the piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
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