Collection: Yomi Sokenu 🇳🇬

Abayomi Sokenu was born in Lagos, where he still lives and works. He studied fine art at the Yaba College of Technology. He previously worked as an Illustrator in an advertising company following his Youth Service in Kaduna. He is a full-time practising Artist and has participated in many exhibitions. Abayomi’s works portray a high standard of colours application on canvas to convey intriguing depths between the strokes of accidental lines that connect different edges of the canvas. His works express the richness of human enterprise guided by the mutual stimulating interaction between man and his environment. His colour spectrum is fascinating as he frequently utilises tactile qualities of short strokes of colour. He also regularly explores the use of design elements as stylistic tools in creating illusion of images infusing and juxtaposing these with textures of colours. He has participated in over 30 group shows both home and abroad. Abayomi does not imitate photograph or mimic mere likeness, but enjoys allowing viewers to identify his subjects based on his unique artistry with mastery of colours. He is a co-founder of Art Clique, a member of the Artzero Group and also a member of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA). He is happily married with children.