About
Oyetunde Oyekunle, born in 1980, hails from the vibrant and culturally rich region of Nigeria, West Africa. Currently residing and working in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Oyetunde’s artistic journey bridges continents and cultures, reflecting a unique blend of his African heritage and contemporary influences.
A 2006 graduate of Graphic Design from the School of Art, Design, and Printing at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria, Oyetunde has always been driven by a passion for artistic rendition that delves deep into his innermost thoughts. His education provided him with a strong foundation in artistic principles and graphic design, enabling him to develop a distinctive style that seamlessly fuses realism and abstraction.
Oyetunde's art is a vibrant repository of his experiences and emotions. He uses every pattern, brushstroke, color splash, and composition as a conduit for his inner expressions, creating works that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. His ability to blend realism with abstraction allows him to capture the essence of his subjects while also conveying the deeper, often intangible, aspects of human experience.
1980
Born in Abeokuta in Nigeria, lives and works in Chicago, USA.
2000 – 2006
School of Art Design and Printing, Yaba College of Technology Lagos, Nigeria
-Best graduating student in Graphic Design
Vita
2023
Northwestern Medicine “Nurse Week Art Fair”
-Won Best Use of theme “Heartbeat of Heartcare”