16/16
ECHO CHAMBER | Oladotun Oshilaja (Laja)
ECHO CHAMBER | Oladotun Oshilaja (Laja)
ECHO CHAMBER | Oladotun Oshilaja (Laja)
This solo exhibition is the first time that this cohesive body of work - 11 medium to large scale pieces with 1 study will be shown. It is a culmination of 2 years' worth of abstract mark-making and portraiture rendered in mixed media on board. With Echo Chambers, LAJA explores sensuality - thick clouds rendered in watercolor escape into cherry bliss, blush pinks and sweet blues caress your eyes, while underneath it all rests the position of carnal beauty and desire.
This solo exhibition is the first time that this cohesive body of work - 11 medium to large scale pieces with 1 study will be shown. It is a culmination of 2 years' worth of abstract mark-making and portraiture rendered in mixed media on board. With Echo Chambers, LAJA explores sensuality - thick clouds rendered in watercolor escape into cherry bliss, blush pinks and sweet blues caress your eyes, while underneath it all rests the position of carnal beauty and desire.
This solo exhibition is the first time that this cohesive body of work - 11 medium to large scale pieces with 1 study will be shown. It is a culmination of 2 years' worth of abstract mark-making and portraiture rendered in mixed media on board. With Echo Chambers, LAJA explores sensuality - thick clouds rendered in watercolor escape into cherry bliss, blush pinks and sweet blues caress your eyes, while underneath it all rests the position of carnal beauty and desire.
This solo exhibition is the first time that this cohesive body of work - 11 medium to large scale pieces with 1 study will be shown. It is a culmination of 2 years' worth of abstract mark-making and portraiture rendered in mixed media on board. With Echo Chambers, LAJA explores sensuality - thick clouds rendered in watercolor escape into cherry bliss, blush pinks and sweet blues caress your eyes, while underneath it all rests the position of carnal beauty and desire.
ECHO CHAMBER | Oladotun Oshilaja (Laja)
ECHO CHAMBER | Oladotun Oshilaja (Laja)
Laja (Oladotun Oshilaja) if a visual artist who lives and working in Lagos, Nigeria. After completing his studies in Fine Arts at both the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos and the University of Lagos, Nigeria, he chose to pursue a full-time studio practice and explore his artistic style. Laja’s work is a manifestation of the abstract expressionist influences and expressive figurative work. Using visual metaphors to investigate ideas on existential philosophy and identity, he often uses bold strokes of paint and charcoal to explore the extensive possibilities of form, colour and line. Laja has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in Lagos, Nigeria including; JCAA, 2021; Tribexxla, 2021, Treehouse Lagos, 2020.
Laja (Oladotun Oshilaja) if a visual artist who lives and working in Lagos, Nigeria. After completing his studies in Fine Arts at both the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos and the University of Lagos, Nigeria, he chose to pursue a full-time studio practice and explore his artistic style. Laja’s work is a manifestation of the abstract expressionist influences and expressive figurative work. Using visual metaphors to investigate ideas on existential philosophy and identity, he often uses bold strokes of paint and charcoal to explore the extensive possibilities of form, colour and line. Laja has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in Lagos, Nigeria including; JCAA, 2021; Tribexxla, 2021, Treehouse Lagos, 2020.
Laja (Oladotun Oshilaja) if a visual artist who lives and working in Lagos, Nigeria. After completing his studies in Fine Arts at both the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos and the University of Lagos, Nigeria, he chose to pursue a full-time studio practice and explore his artistic style. Laja’s work is a manifestation of the abstract expressionist influences and expressive figurative work. Using visual metaphors to investigate ideas on existential philosophy and identity, he often uses bold strokes of paint and charcoal to explore the extensive possibilities of form, colour and line. Laja has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in Lagos, Nigeria including; JCAA, 2021; Tribexxla, 2021, Treehouse Lagos, 2020.
For over eight years, 16/16 has been an incubator for talent across fine art, performing arts, fashion, and design. As an experimental space that rests within a hotel, it has encouraged unconventional artist collaborations, fostering an interlinked network of "Friends"—people with a shared ethos who grow together. Beyond this, 16/16 operates as a gallery, managing a small roster of creatives and presenting their work internationally through art fairs and exhibitions. Prioritizing experimentation over tradition, the space allows artists to break free from conventional structures, collaborating across disciplines to create work that speaks to the interconnectedness of global art forms. By maintaining this collaborative focus, 16/16 fosters a community where ideas evolve organically, and art is seen not as an isolated practice but as a shared experience.
For over eight years, 16/16 has been an incubator for talent across fine art, performing arts, fashion, and design. As an experimental space that rests within a hotel, it has encouraged unconventional artist collaborations, fostering an interlinked network of "Friends"—people with a shared ethos who grow together. Beyond this, 16/16 operates as a gallery, managing a small roster of creatives and presenting their work internationally through art fairs and exhibitions. Prioritizing experimentation over tradition, the space allows artists to break free from conventional structures, collaborating across disciplines to create work that speaks to the interconnectedness of global art forms. By maintaining this collaborative focus, 16/16 fosters a community where ideas evolve organically, and art is seen not as an isolated practice but as a shared experience.
For over eight years, 16/16 has been an incubator for talent across fine art, performing arts, fashion, and design. As an experimental space that rests within a hotel, it has encouraged unconventional artist collaborations, fostering an interlinked network of "Friends"—people with a shared ethos who grow together. Beyond this, 16/16 operates as a gallery, managing a small roster of creatives and presenting their work internationally through art fairs and exhibitions. Prioritizing experimentation over tradition, the space allows artists to break free from conventional structures, collaborating across disciplines to create work that speaks to the interconnectedness of global art forms. By maintaining this collaborative focus, 16/16 fosters a community where ideas evolve organically, and art is seen not as an isolated practice but as a shared experience.
For over eight years, 16/16 has been an incubator for talent across fine art, performing arts, fashion, and design. As an experimental space that rests within a hotel, it has encouraged unconventional artist collaborations, fostering an interlinked network of "Friends"—people with a shared ethos who grow together. Beyond this, 16/16 operates as a gallery, managing a small roster of creatives and presenting their work internationally through art fairs and exhibitions. Prioritizing experimentation over tradition, the space allows artists to break free from conventional structures, collaborating across disciplines to create work that speaks to the interconnectedness of global art forms. By maintaining this collaborative focus, 16/16 fosters a community where ideas evolve organically, and art is seen not as an isolated practice but as a shared experience.
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