Nigeria
Born in: 1972
Painting
Ogunlade Babatunde Oluwagbeminiyi was born on September 23, 1972, in Lagos State. He hails from Ogun State. Ogunlade holds a National Diploma (ND) in General Art from Lagos State Polytechnic and a Higher National Diploma (HND) from Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, where he majored in Painting. On completion of his HND program, Ogunlade went on to do his compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps program in Kano State, Nigeria, after which he returned to full-time professional studio practice.
Ogunlade paints abstract figures with what he sees in his environment, using a self-developed technique honed for over fourteen years of his practice; which includes the use of geometric shapes depicted with colours and knives to create his desired effect on canvas. He is currently based in Lagos, running a full-time studio with professional artists.
Exhibitions
Ogunlade Babatunde has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions within and outside Nigeria:
SOLO EXHIBITION
1. Cosmopolitan Lagos (the last house on the left), Revolving Art Incubator, Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2017.
2. Made in Nigeria, Series 1, Moorhouse Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2016.3. The Road 1, Owiwi Galleria de Arte Afrikakna, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013.
4. The Road 2, ACMinas Associao Commercial e Empersariel de Minas, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013.
COMMISIONS
Ogunlade has numerous commissioned works of art to his credit, which can be found in private and public collections around the world, in addition to these, his paintings have been used as book and magazine covers for covered book and magazine for the university journal of the department of African studies, Universidade Federal de Minas Greais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013. Some of his commissioned works are listed below:
1. Collection for art collector and gallery owner of Kakafoni art gallery, 2015.
2. Collection of paintings for Nike gallery, 2010.
3. Series for the private collection of Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, 2010.
4. Collection for Alani Ogunlade of State Farm Insurance, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 2008.
5. Collection of abstract paintings for Mr. Kevin, Atlanta, USA, 2007.
6. Mural decoration, for Alafia retreat center, Ifo, Ogun State.
7. Market scene painting for Victor Mba A. USA, 2000.
8. Series for the private home collection of Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, 2005.
9. Collection for Pacific Holdings Nigeria Limited, 2004.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1. Oreze 7, an annual group art exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics in honour of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2019.
2. No Condition is Permanent, group art exhibition of paintings, drawings, and art installations Revolving Art Incubator, Victoria Island, Lagos, 2019.
3. In and Out of Africa, an international group art exhibition, Revolving Art Incubator, Victoria Island, Lagos, 2018.
4. Oreze 6, an annual group art exhibition of painting drawing, sculpture, and ceramics in honour of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2018.
5. Oreze 5, an annual group art exhibition of painting drawing, sculpture, and ceramics in honour of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2017.
6. Oreze 4, an annual group art exhibition of painting drawing, sculpture and ceramics in honor of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2016.
7. Face and Phases, group art exhibition, Terrakulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, 2016.
8. Oreze 3, an annual group art exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics in honour of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2014.
9. Oreze 2, an annual group art exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics in honour of his majesty; Nneemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe (CFR, MNI, Obi of Onitsha), Agbogidi, 2014.
10. Coming of Age, group art exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Nigeria (VASON), 2014.
11. Batsado art gallery, Encounter House, Magodo GRA Phase 2, 2014.
12. Visual Arts Society of Nigeria (VASON) art exhibition, Muson Centre, 2014.
13. Thought in Line, an exhibition of pencil and ink drawing, Alliance de Francias, Onike, Yaba, Lagos, 2014.
14. Batsado art gallery, Encounter House, Magodo GRA Phase 2, 2013.
15. Batsado art gallery, Encounter House, Magodo GRA Phase 2, 2012.
16. Nigeria-Brazil center for business and cooperative, an exhibition of young Nigerian artists, Brazil, 2012.
17. Aida group art exhibition, Radisson Hotel, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos, 2011.
18. Aida group art exhibition, Marwa Garden, Lagos, 2011.
19. Art for Heart exhibition, Encounter House, Magodo GRA Phase 2, Lagos, 2010.
20. Art Bazaar, Artzero group, 2009.
21. African art auction 1, Nike art gallery, Lekki, Lagos, 2010.
22. Art Clique group exhibition (Moment in Time), Nike art gallery, Lekki, Lagos, 2010.
23. Art on the Mainland exhibition, National Council for Art and Culture, National Theatre, Lagos, 2009.
24. Art on the Mainland exhibition, National Council for Art and Culture, National Theatre, Lagos, 2008.
25. 50 Artists, 50 Works, 50 Years Anniversary of Things Fall Apart, National Theatre, Lagos, 2008.
26. AARC, art competition on democracy, Didi Museum, Lagos, 2007.
27. Koncordance, group exhibition, National Museum, Lagos, 2007.
28. Cora books and art festival, National Theatre, Lagos, 2006.
29. Royco cooking competition salon, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, 2006.
30. 2nd Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) art cafe, National Theatre, Lagos, 2005.
31. Auchi Heritage, a group exhibition of artists, 2005.
32. Society for Performing Artists in Nigeria (SPAN), Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, 2004.
33. Say Yes to Education, History and Cultural Bureau, Kano State, 2003.
34. HND final year exhibition, Auchi Polytechnic (NAFASS), 2002.