The Artist.
Adeleke A. O.
Adeleke Akeem Olajide is a professional artist. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, Akeem had a natural ability for art right from his childhood. His primary school education was accomplished in Lagos and he acquired both secondary and tertiary education in Ogun State. Then, he graduated in 2004 from Federal College of Education in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he studied Fine and Applied Art (Double Major). Since then he has been practising as a full-time studio artist till date
Artist Recognition/Exhibitions
My Dream - Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria Tales Of Cites - Nigeria & South Africa Artists, Freedom Park, Lagos, Nigeria Canopy - Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos \ Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, Nigeria Cupid - Alexis Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos,Nigeria Patches of Diplomatic Corridor, Belgium Embassy, Abuja,Nigeria October Rain - Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Name of Artwork
Dust Race
About the art work
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic kaleidoscope of Nigeria's Durbar festival, a vibrant tapestry of tradition and celebration captured in hues of resplendent color. The canvas pulsates with the rhythmic dance of adorned participants, their elaborate attire ablaze with the vivid palette of Northern Nigeria's cultural heritage. Horses, adorned as regal steeds, prance in a symphony of movement, embodying the equestrian elegance of the occasion. Against the backdrop of jubilant music, the festival emerges as a harmonious convergence of tradition and modernity, a living masterpiece that invites you to witness the spirited energy and enduring charm of this age-old cultural spectacle..
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original
Single and Original One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size
36 X 60 In
Year
2021
Status
Available
Name of Artwork
The Headless Horseman
About the artwork
At the center, astride a midnight steed, our protagonist looms. Where a head should be, there is nothing but absence—a void that speaks volumes. Yet this emptiness doesn't decrease; it amplifies.
The horseman's body speaks of relentless drive. Straining at the fabric, it shows muscles as if each brushstroke stood for unbending will. His attitude speaks of pride, not bowing down in the least, never acknowledging defeat.
This is no horror story but one of staunch resolve: to forge ahead even when all seems lost, to find a purpose even when perception has been robbed. Whatever quest the horseman is on, it burns bright in the absence of eyes to see it.
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original
Single and Original One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size
36 X 60 In
Year
2024
Status
SOLD
Name of Artwork
Resilience III
About the art work
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic kaleidoscope of Nigeria's Durbar festival, a vibrant tapestry of tradition and celebration captured in hues of resplendent color. The canvas pulsates with the rhythmic dance of adorned participants, their elaborate attire ablaze with the vivid palette of Northern Nigeria's cultural heritage. Horses, adorned as regal steeds, prance in a symphony of movement, embodying the equestrian elegance of the occasion. Against the backdrop of jubilant music, the festival emerges as a harmonious convergence of tradition and modernity, a living masterpiece that invites you to witness the spirited energy and enduring charm of this age-old cultural spectacle.
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original
Single and Original One-of-a-kind Artwork (1 of 2 )
Size
24 X 30 In
Year
2017
Status
Available
Name of Artwork
Riders
About the artwork
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original
Single and Original One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size
24 X 30 In
Year
2024
Status
Available
Name of Artwork
Resilience II
About the art work
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic kaleidoscope of Nigeria's Durbar festival, a vibrant tapestry of tradition and celebration captured in hues of resplendent color. The canvas pulsates with the rhythmic dance of adorned participants, their elaborate attire ablaze with the vivid palette of Northern Nigeria's cultural heritage. Horses, adorned as regal steeds, prance in a symphony of movement, embodying the equestrian elegance of the occasion. Against the backdrop of jubilant music, the festival emerges as a harmonious convergence of tradition and modernity, a living masterpiece that invites you to witness the spirited energy and enduring charm of this age-old cultural spectacle.
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original
Single and Original One-of-a-kind Artwork (1 of 2 )
Size
24 X 30 In
Year
2017
Status
Available