Nigeria
Born in: 1978
Painting
Born in 1978, Bolaji Ogunwo is a Nigerian visual artist. He obtained his B.A. in 2000 from the University of Benin, a Master's degree from the University of Lagos, and a Ph.D. in Painting from Delta State University, Abraka. In the course of his studio practice spanning over two decades, he has participated in over 50 local and international art exhibitions.
He has 5 solo exhibitions to his credit, four in Nigeria and one in Manchester, the UK in 2017. His works can be found in notable collections around the globe. Bolaji is currently a painting Lecturer at the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Selected Exhibitions
Bolaji Ogunwo has had over 50 local and international exhibitions to his credit, including 5 solo exhibitions - four in Nigeria and one in Manchester, UK - some of which are listed below:
1. October Rain, Society of Nigerian Artists, Thought Pyramid, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, 2018.
2. Art Around, Group Exhibition, Wine House Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, 2018.
3. Recent Realities, Recent Works, Group Exhibition, International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, 2017.
4. Spillage, Solo Exhibition, Chuck Gallery, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, UK, 2017.
5. Faces & Phases, Terra Kulture, Victoria, Island, Lagos, Nigeria, 2016.
6. October Rain, Society of Nigerian Artists, Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, 2016.
7. Governance and Education, Group Exhibition, University of Benin, Edo, Nigeria, 2016.
8. Oreze 4, Obi’s Palace, Awka Road, Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria, 2016.
9. Nigerian Visual Artists and Nigerian Politics, Green House Place, Akute, Nigeria, 2015.
10. October Rain, Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, 2015.
11. Today In History, Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, 2015.
12. Oreze 3, Obi’s Palace, Awka Road, Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria, 2015.
13. October Rain, Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014.
14. 14th Annual Pastel Exhibition, Mydrim Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014.
15. Visual Cocktail, Solo Exhibition, Terra Culture, Victoria, Island, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014.
16. October Rain, Society Of Nigerian Artist, Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria, 2013.
17. Redefinition, The Resource Place, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, 2013.
18. Expression Sunrise, Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria, 2013.
19. Emerging Grounds, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria, 2011.
20. Faith In Form, Terra Culture, Lagos, Nigeria, 2011.
21. Nigeria, 50@50, Civic Center, Lagos, Nigeria, 2011.
22. October Rain, Society Of Nigeria Artist, Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria, 2011.
23. October Rain, Society Of Nigerian Artist, Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, , Nigeria, 2010.
24. October Rain, Society Of Nigerian Artist, National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria, 2009.
25. Chronicles, Solo Exhibition, University Of Lagos, Nigeria, 2008.
26. Art Auction, United Kingdom, 2007.
27. Arton The Mainland, Aina Onabolu Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria, 2006.
28. Within Our Grasp, National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria, 2005.
29. Creativity In Unilag, University Of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 2004.
30. Unmasking, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria, 2003.
31. Women And War, Goethe Institute, Lagos, Nigeria, 2001.