Gbolahan Ayoola is a Nigerian-based painter and sculptor with works using acrylics, pastels, pencil, and charcoal.[1]

Gbolahan Ayoola
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University
OccupationArtist

Exhibitions and works

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In 2020, Coca-Cola Nigeria selected Ayoola's work ‘Blue Woman’ alongside the works of Kingsley Effiong and Perpetual Cyril to be painted on wall murals in Rivers, Enugu, and Oyo states.[2][3]

He was also commissioned by Glenfiddich in Nigeria to design a commemorative package as part of the launch of their global art platform in 2021.[4][5] Adidas installed Gbolahan's Blue Woman in its flagship store in Lagos in 2023.[6]

Early life and education

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Gbolahan was born in 1977, in Ibadan, Nigeria. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Fine/Applied Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ife, Nigeria in 2002.[1]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b Africa, B. I. (2023-06-01). "Exclusive: I recognize the importance of using my platform to highlight the richness and diversity of my culture - Gbolahan Ayoola". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  2. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/artsbooks/436747-three-nigerian-artists-to-unveil-graffiti-wall-murals.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-07-19. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Coca-Cola to unveil mural works of 3 artists - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  4. ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-10-25). "Glenfiddich taps into the Fashion World as the Grande Composition Phase 2 Launches". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  5. ^ "Glenfiddich Launches Global Art Platform, The Grande Composition – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  6. ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (2023-06-02). "From fashion to creative: Adidas Lagos unveils Gbolahan Ayoola's artworks". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  7. ^ "Blue in Bliss - Gbolahan Ayoola". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  8. ^ Emelike, Obinna (2024-03-24). "Gbolahan Ayoola unveils 'Solitude: The fortunate loneliness of being on a path less traveled". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-07-19.