Artist Statement

My name is Omofaderera Wahab and I am a mixed media artist born in Lagos, Nigeria and based in England. The core aspects of my works vary based on each work, but often allude to themes surrounding visual storytelling, the intangible human essence, my relationship with Jesus, and my day-to-day life.

I work with various media, including, but not limited to, Adire (traditional Yoruba tie-dye), acrylic and oil paint, photography, handmade and storebought inks, vintage pottery, and natural stone beads.

Presently, I am working on larger scale artworks and playing around with new ways of using materials that I am already familiar with to produce new outcomes.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

2020-2021                      Art and Design Foundation Programme, Bellerbys, Brighton, England

2021-2024                      BA Hons, Fine Art, Arts University of Bournemouth, England

Exhibitions

2022                              ‘Self Recollection’, Arts University of Bournemouth, England (group)

                                   ‘Swings and Roundabouts’, Slades Park, Bournemouth, England (group)

2023

‘Art on Loop’, Milan, Italy (group)

Contemporary Venice – 13th Edition, Venice, Italy (group) 

‘Future Stars Exhibition’, London, England + Athens, Greece (group)

‘Missives’, Athens, Greece (group)

‘The Holy Art Fair’, London, England (group)

‘Venice International Art Fair’, Venice, Italy (group)

2024

Rosso Cinabro Gallery Exhibition, Rome, Italy (group)

Rome International Art Fair, Rome, Italy (group)

Contemporary Venice 14th Edition, Venice, Italy (group)

2025

‘Brentford Canal Festival’, Brentford, England (group)

‘Creative Mile Art Trail’, Brentford, England (group)