Olufemi Kayo was born on February 4th, 1973, in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria. His artistic journey began early, and in 1985, his exceptional performance in Fine Art and French earned him a scholarship from Van Leer, Apapa Lagos, which he enjoyed throughout his secondary school education. After completing secondary school in 1991, Kayo briefly worked in a laboratory in Ikeja, Lagos....
Olufemi Kayo was born on February 4th, 1973, in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria. His artistic journey began early, and in 1985, his exceptional performance in Fine Art and French earned him a scholarship from Van Leer, Apapa Lagos, which he enjoyed throughout his secondary school education. After completing secondary school in 1991, Kayo briefly worked in a laboratory in Ikeja, Lagos. In 1992, he was introduced to Tony Anthony, a painting lecturer at Yaba College of Technology. Recognizing Kayo's talent, Anthony encouraged him to refine his watercolor skills and later introduced him to acrylic painting. In January 1995, Kayo enrolled at the Institute of Textile Technology Art & Design, Ikeja, Lagos, where he further honed his artistic skills. That same year, he participated in his first exhibition titled "Genesis Chapter One" alongside fellow students. In 1997, his miniature works were acquired by the Signature Art Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in his career, as his work began to gain attention from prominent galleries in Lagos. In 2000, Kayo pursued further studies at Auchi Polytechnic, after facing academic certificate discrimination from some artists who preceded him. He left the school in 2002. His work continued to receive recognition, and in 2011, one of his canvases was selected for the Terra Kulture Art Auction in Lagos. His artwork has also been featured in the Soga Art Auction as far back as 2014. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Olufemi Kayo enjoys writing, painting, visiting zoos, and spending time alone in deep forests, drawing inspiration from nature and solitude.
Olufemi Kayo
A still breeze moves through worn paths and sunlit rooftops. Only a few figures pass unhurried, at peace. Quiet Hours captures the gentle heartbeat of a rural neighborhood, where life flows without rush and silence holds meaning. It's a portrait of calm, where every shadow and footstep tells a soft, familiar story of home.
Olufemi Kayo
The sky opens wide in brilliant light, casting its warmth over a vibrant rural landscape. Huts, trees, winding paths each detail painted in joyful colour, alive with peace and quiet charm. Morning in the Heartland is a love letter to simplicity, where beauty is found in everyday scenes and the horizon always feels like home.
Olufemi Kayo
Where the land meets the sea, trees rise like gentle guardians casting calm shadows over a handful of quiet souls. Under Coastal Shade captures the serenity of shared stillness, where nature, water, and community breathe as one. It's a moment of pause, of breeze and belonging, where the world slows just enough to feel alive.
Olufemi Kayo
A still breeze moves through worn paths and sunlit rooftops. Only a few figures pass unhurried, at peace. Quiet Hours captures the gentle heartbeat of a rural neighborhood, where life flows without rush and silence holds meaning. It's a portrait of calm, where every shadow and footstep tells a soft, familiar story of home.
Olufemi Kayo
Set in a sun-kissed, textured landscape, four figures move with purpose fetching water, carrying life itself. The scene bursts with colour: fields, fabrics, and skies woven together like a tapestry of daily grace. Wells of the Earth honours the quiet rhythm of rural life, where labour meets beauty, and community flows like water through the hands that gather it.
Olufemi Kayo
Though stripped of leaves, these trees burst with unexpected colour painted in hope, not decay. Still They Bloom reimagines dryness as beauty, turning barrenness into bold expression. Each stroke reminds us that even in stillness, life speaks and sometimes, the most vibrant stories grow from what once stood silent.
