Iwalewa Gallery

Street King

Street King 2018

Kolawole Olalekan

Acid free Paper on board.

16 x 20 Inches (40.6 × 50.8 cm)

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.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 16 x 20 Inches(40.6 × 50.8 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Mixed-media paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.

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.