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Nigeria

Born in: 1971

Painting

Born on 18 March, 1971 in Benin City, Segun Aiyesan is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (1995). Since 1997, he has practiced his discipline professionally as a self-taught artist, leaving behind his initial career at Chevron where he worked as an oil rig engineer. Aiyesan's works are produced from a persona of hard work, passion, quest, and artistic eloquence. Aiyesan works with pastels, watercolors, oils, and acrylics to reveal the deeply psychological approach he has to his art and his passionate interest in the life of the mind as well as the world around him. He recently began experimenting with collage, bringing a sculptural quality to his paintings. He lives and works in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Born on 18 March 1971 in Benin City, Segun Aiyesan is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (1995).

Exhibitions

Segun Aiyesan's artworks have been shown in several independent and partnered exhibitions in Nigeria and across the world, including the following ones:

LOCAL

1. Epiphany, Signature Gallery Lagos, 2010.
2. Mind of His Own, Eko L’Meridien Hotel, Lagos, 2003.
3. Translation, Signature Gallery, Lagos, 2002.
4. Unspoken Words, Terra Kulture, Lagos, 2011.
5. Colors of Delta, Genesis Centre, Port Harcourt, 2010.
6. Atmosphere II, Elf Village, Port Harcourt, 2005.
7. Pastel Exhibition, Mydrim Gallery, Lagos, 2003.
8. Art Expo 2002, Total Fina, Elf Complex, Lagos, 2002.
9. La Floraison, Alexis Galleries, Lagos, 2018.
10. Oil Man, Boys’ Quarters Project Space, Port Harcourt, 2014.
11. Art X, Lagos, 2019.

INTERNATIONAL

1. Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy, 2009.
2. Unbreakable Spirit of Nigeria, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2008.
3. Reflex, Sandton Convention & Exhibition Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2004.
4. 48 Hours With The Children of Turtle, Espace Alberica, Paris, France, 2004.