Oluwatobiloba Fasalejo (b. 2000) received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the highly regarded Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He is a native of Ondo state in Nigeria
He uses his canvas to create speculative works that expose black identity alongside fashion, culture and personal growth. He explores different mediums such as drawing and painting techniques and is currently digging deeper into the use of textured canvas and acrylic for painting.
His thematic disposition spans concepts captured from his immediate environment which could be sociocultural, psychological and religious in nature, as well as his mother’s trade business which is a core motivation that he explores in his works.
Exhibition History 2023 * See Beyond Seeing Finalist Exhibition, Ondo state, Nigeria
2022 * Paradox of Muted Echoes, Life in My City Art Festival Regional Exhibition, Ondo State, Nigeria * Paradox of Muted Echoes, Life in My City Art Festival Grand Finale Exhibition, Enugu State, Nigeria
2021 * Lasgidi Cultural Art Festival, Lagos State, Nigeria * So Far, So What, Life in My City Art Festival Regional Exhibition, Ondo State, Nigeria * So Far, So What, Life in My City Art Festival Grand Finale Exhibition, Enugu State, Nigeria
About
Oluwatobiloba Fasalejo (b. 2000) received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the highly regarded Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He is a native of Ondo state in Nigeria
He uses his canvas to create speculative works that expose black identity alongside fashion, culture and personal growth. He explores different mediums such as drawing and painting techniques and is currently digging deeper into the use of textured canvas and acrylic for painting.
His thematic disposition spans concepts captured from his immediate environment which could be sociocultural, psychological and religious in nature, as well as his mother’s trade business which is a core motivation that he explores in his works.
Exhibition History
2023
* See Beyond Seeing Finalist Exhibition, Ondo state, Nigeria
*Project X Virtual Exhibition, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife Osun State, Nigeria
2022
* Paradox of Muted Echoes, Life in My City Art Festival Regional Exhibition, Ondo State, Nigeria
* Paradox of Muted Echoes, Life in My City Art Festival Grand Finale Exhibition, Enugu State, Nigeria
2021
* Lasgidi Cultural Art Festival, Lagos State, Nigeria
* So Far, So What, Life in My City Art Festival Regional Exhibition, Ondo State, Nigeria
* So Far, So What, Life in My City Art Festival Grand Finale Exhibition, Enugu State, Nigeria