Jayeola Joshua

Jayeola Joshua (b.2000), is a talented visual artist born and based in Lagos, Nigeria, with his roots from Osun state. Having obtained his national diploma (ND) from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Joshua furthered his education at Yaba College of Technology, specializing in painting and earning a Higher National Diploma (HND). He had his training under the organization “Universal Studio of Art in Nigeria" and also under his mentor “Mr Abdulsalam Abdulkareem“.

Throughout his career, Joshua has showcased his work in numerous group exhibitions both locally in Nigeria and abroad including the Art Miabo International Art Festival (group exhibition, Nigeria), nine eighteen nine studio art gallery “Mother Mother" (group exhibition, USA), how time flies 'represented by vivid art gallery on artsy' and one of the finalist at NEXT OF KIN art exhibition and competition at thought pyramid Lagos, Nigeria. Featured on Suboart magazine and portfolio review with Andrew Pierre Hart at Tiwani Contemporary (Nigeria).

His artistry is driven by a deep understanding of the past, present and future, allowing him to create beauty from adversity and stimulate meaningful dialogue.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Working primarily with acrylic, oil, and charcoal on canvas, Joshua employs curved lines in his compositions to convey a sense of comfort and explore the psychological states of the individuals he portrays. He's also an experimental artist the red colour which is always vivid in his works depicts ranges of emotion and psychological meaning and also speculates on his personal experience. The themes he explores mostly in his works are cultural values, social issues, lifestyle and self-identity. His work invites viewers to reflect on the human condition and find solace amidst life's challenges.

Jayeola Joshua continues to captivate audiences with his evocative artwork, leaving a lasting impression on the contemporary art scene in Nigeria and beyond.