Iwalewa Gallery

Kolawole Olalekan, , Nigeria.

Kolawole Olalekan is an expressionist and experimental artist based in Lagos. He earned his B.A. from the University of Benin in 2013. His art reflects on his immediate environment, capturing the nuanced happenings of everyday Nigerian life. He uses vibrant colors and bold brushwork to create works that are both intimate and humorous. Olalekan has exhibited in various art galleries...

Kolawole Olalekan is an expressionist and experimental artist based in Lagos. He earned his B.A. from the University of Benin in 2013.
His art reflects on his immediate environment, capturing the nuanced happenings of everyday Nigerian life. He uses vibrant colors and bold brushwork to create works that are both intimate and humorous.
Olalekan has exhibited in various art galleries in Lagos and has been part of several group shows. His works have been sold to private collectors, indicating his rising profile in the contemporary art scene.

KOLAWOLE OLALEKAN's Artworks

Woman In Red, 2017

Kolawole Olalekan

A highly rendered academic study of the human form, emphasizing the rich tone of the skin against the texture of the red garment. It is an exploration of dignity and vulnerability.

Turn Of The Head, 2017

Kolawole Olalekan

This powerful figurative drawing uses high contrast and careful shading to celebrate the natural form and confidence of the seated subject, turning to engage the viewer.

Online Dragging, 2022

Kolawole Olalekan

The figure, marked with '10', sprints past a sign that reads 'Online Dragging'. This piece captures the modern feeling of being exposed and caught in the speed of digital life.

Landlord, 2022

Kolawole Olalekan

A striking commentary on power, the figure wears a house for a hat, crowned by a "Landlord" speech bubble. It directly addresses the societal dynamics of housing and control.

One Change, 2022

Kolawole Olalekan

A large yellow vehicle floats over smaller sketch-like cars, focusing on the phrase 'One Change'. It suggests themes of mobility, aspiration, and social transformation.

Room 307, 2020

Kolawole Olalekan

This playful work uses bold colors and simplified shapes to depict a house marked with a room number. It may satirize issues of housing, identity, or temporary residence.

Urban Cluster, 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

A colorful, chaotic view of urban life where geometric houses and a vehicle are scattered across a hazy, expressive background. It captures the disjointed energy of city living.

The Green Sign, 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

This vibrant composition captures a moment of quiet contemplation. The figure, bathed in a warm, ethereal light, stands as a testament to imagination and fragile identity, a beautiful and poignant tribute to the resilient human spirit.

The Golden Throne, 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

This piece is a vibrant study in resilience, capturing a figure in a moment of quiet contemplation within a vibrant, imaginative space. The striking contrast of colors speaks to the powerful and fragile narrative of inner strength.

Street Ring, 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

This piece is a vibrant study in resilience, capturing a figure in a moment of quiet contemplation within a vibrant, imaginative space. The striking contrast of colors speaks to the powerful and fragile narrative of inner strength

Street King, 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

A poetic portrayal of urban royalty, this work captures a silent, introspective moment. The artist masterfully uses color and form to explore themes of fragile identity and personal resilience, a tribute to the dignity found on the street.