18 Facts About Oluwole Omofemi

Oluwole Omofemi was born on Godwin Oluwole Omofemi on 2 June 1988 and is a Nigerian artist and curator based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Oluwole Omofemi is mostly known for painting the last commissioned painting of Queen Elizabeth II before her death.

Oluwole Omofemi has held several solo and joint exhibitions both in Nigeria and abroad.

Oluwole Omofemi was born and spent most of his childhood with his maternal grandfather in Ekotedo community, Ibadan - the third largest city in Nigeria by population.

Oluwole Omofemi started painting since childhood, having been influenced by the environment he grew up in to explore his artistic talent.

Oluwole Omofemi was always a keen observer of his environment since his growing years and had bouts of loneliness and this has ended up being a great asset in his artistic career.

Oluwole Omofemi received informal artistic training from a fellow artist, which helped him refine his skills.

Oluwole Omofemi then established a kiosk to showcase his miniatures.

Oluwole Omofemi attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan for his higher education, earning a National Diploma in 2012 and a Higher National Diploma in painting in 2015.

Oluwole Omofemi then proceeded to partake in the National Youth Service Corps program from November 2016, passing out in 2017.

Oluwole Omofemi has had art exhibitions in art galleries in Belgium, Italy, France, Spain, Ghana, United Kingdom, United States and Nigeria.

Oluwole Omofemi's works have been sold in auctions houses Christie's and Phillips.

Oluwole Omofemi pointed out Tope Fatunmbi and Ebenezer Akinola as his mentors.

Oluwole Omofemi iterated in an interview with The Sun that:.

Oluwole Omofemi uses the pop art palette for his signature color range and mix, forming a major part of his color theory.

Oluwole Omofemi spoke of his intention to initiate a project for his alma mater, The Ibadan Polytechnic.

Oluwole Omofemi owns a two-room studio in Ibadan where he has apprentices.

Oluwole Omofemi advised upcoming artists to be wary of selling their art works without the knowledge of their lawyers or their affiliated galleries.