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Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
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Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas
Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, Painting on canvas

I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco, 2026
Olaosun Oluwapelumi  

Painting : oil, acrylic · 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm 48 x 48 x 1 inch

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oil , acrylic on canvas

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121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm 48 x 48 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Description

I have lived through different stages of my life, and each stage has come with its own challenges, struggles, and fears.
The three figures represent my childhood, my teenage years, and my present self.
The interaction between the three figures represents the strength and lessons I have gained from my past experiences. These experiences continue to support me in my present life and remind me that there is still hope, even during difficult times.
Now, as I grow older, I know there are many challenges ahead. But when I remember what I have already overcome, I become more confident that I can face and overcome the challenges that are still to come.
The painting is a reminder that my past struggles did not break me; they prepared me for the road ahead.

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About Artist
Olaosun Oluwapelumi was born and raised in Osun State, Nigeria, and currently resides in Ibadan. She holds a BSc in Geography and Planning Science from Adekunle Ajasin University. Her passion for art has been a lifelong pursuit, and she continues to hone her craft with every piece she creates.

Olaosun draws her inspiration from her life experiences and everything that touches her feelings. She is particularly interested in conveying messages on mental health, gender inequality problems, social issues, and African history, among other issues connected to black people. Through her art, Olaosun aims to create a connection with her viewers, making them feel the intensity of the story she tells.

She is a passionate artist dedicated to creating positive change in the world through her art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to ensure that it expresses her emotions and connects with her viewers.

Olaosun's works have been exhibited locally and internationally in galleries and art fairs. She continues to create art that sparks emotions and creates positive change, and her works are a testament to her dedication to her craft and her desire to make a difference in the world.

Artist Statement
My practice explores the emotional weight of being human within socially defined expectations, with a particular focus on vulnerability, identity, and psychological tension in African contexts.

I am interested in how emotion is often suppressed, especially within gendered and cultural structures that demand strength while denying softness. Through figurative painting, I present bodies that carry this tension visibly, where internal experiences become external form. The figure often becomes a surface of conflict, where silence, pressure, and memory intersect.

My work is a study of emotional visibility. I am interested in what it means to feel deeply in a world that often demands restraint

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Olaosun Oluwapelumi, I Have Been Here Before - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Art Deco
Olaosun Oluwapelumi

Olaosun Oluwapelumi

Nigeria  • 1995

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Olaosun Oluwapelumi was born and raised in Osun State, Nigeria, and currently lives in Ibadan. She holds a bachelor's degree in Geography and Planning Sciences from Adekunle Ajasin University. Her passion for art has always been with her, and she continues to refine her practice through each of her creations.

Olaosun draws inspiration from her personal experiences and everything that touches her emotions. She is particularly interested in topics related to mental health, gender inequality, social issues, and African history, among other issues relevant to Black people. Through her art, Olaosun seeks to connect with the viewer, allowing them to feel the intensity of the story she tells.

A passionate artist, she hopes to contribute to positive change in the world through her art. Her preferred mediums are acrylic and oil on canvas. She dedicates several days to each piece so that it fully expresses her emotions and creates a connection with the viewer.

Olaosun's works have been exhibited both locally and internationally, in galleries and art fairs. She continues to create works that evoke emotions and convey a desire for positive change. Her work reflects her commitment to her artistic practice and her desire to make a difference in the world.

Artistic statement

My practice explores the emotional weight of human experience within societally defined expectations, with particular attention to vulnerability, identity, and psychological tensions in African contexts.

I am interested in how emotions are often repressed, particularly within gendered and cultural structures that demand strength while rejecting gentleness. Through figurative painting, I depict bodies that visibly carry this tension, where inner experiences take on an outward form. The figure often becomes a surface of conflict, where silence, pressure, and memory intersect.

At the heart of my work lies a study of emotional visibility. I am interested in what it means to feel deeply in a world that often demands restraint, and in how painting can become a space where these emotions are acknowledged, welcomed, and made visible.

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