Iwalewa Gallery

Arogunmati Omoyeni, 1996, Nigeria.

Omoyeni is an artist who expresses her thoughts and feelings through identical portraits painted in an impressionist style with varying degrees of abstraction. Her work focuses on human facial gestures through abstraction and simplification, referencing both impressionism and abstract art trends. She uses short and long brush strokes with a mass dollop of oil or acrylic paint on canvas to...

Omoyeni is an artist who expresses her thoughts and feelings through identical portraits painted in an impressionist style with varying degrees of abstraction. Her work focuses on human facial gestures through abstraction and simplification, referencing both impressionism and abstract art trends. She uses short and long brush strokes with a mass dollop of oil or acrylic paint on canvas to create a layered and textured look. Omoyeni's color palette is limited, with a focus on one main color highlighted by smaller accents. Her work is influenced by Carlos Delgado's "Faces of the System" collection.

AROGUNMATI OMOYENI's Artworks

Orange Gaze, 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

A vibrant orange background provides a high contrast setting for the abstracted black figure. The elongated face and oversized eyes create a dramatic, emotionally arresting presence, typical of expressionist work.

Echoes Of Identity, 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

Layers of white and black paint partially obscure a background of written script, symbolizing hidden or lost identity. The textured surface and expressive brushwork create a deeply layered psychological portrait.

The Scream, 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

Bold, sweeping strokes define an abstracted face with wide, shocked eyes and an open mouth. The stark black shapes on a pale background amplify the painting's primal, visceral sense of alarm and distress.

Indigo Face, 2021

Arogunmati Omoyeni

The portrait utilizes a striking cobalt blue background to emphasize the dark, brooding figure. Thick, gestural strokes create a compelling sense of anxiety and fragmented identity within a haunting composition.

The Teal Mask, 2021

Arogunmati Omoyeni

A powerful, expressionistic portrait defined by a stark black outline against a vibrant teal background. The piece conveys a deep emotional intensity through its simplified features and raw, confident brushwork.