Olakunle Ayoola, a prodigious artist and art enthusiast from his childhood, was born and raised in Oyo, within the Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, where he completed his elementary and secondary education. Olakunle's foray into the realm of art began informally before he finished secondary school when he enrolled as a trainee in Computer Engineering and Graphic Design at Sunny Computer Institute in Oyo town. During his training, he met a Fine Art student who always drawn and also sculpt with clay, this initial exposure ignited a deep-seated passion for art within him, propelling him to wholeheartedly pursue his dream with unyielding determination. This foundational experience marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the artistic craft, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors in the field.
Olakunle furthered his education in art at the then Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, now Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, graduating as a Painting and Ceramics specialist in 2016. He specializes in the visual representation of the intrinsic beauty of black heritage and the multifaceted nature of black identity through painting. His work explores the richness and complexities of the black experience, shedding light on the diverse facets that contribute to the unique and vibrant culture of the black community. Through his art, he aims to celebrate and honor the heritage and identity of black individuals while also provoking thought and prompting conversations about the societal perceptions and challenges faced by this community.
As a prodigious artist, Olakunle discovered his unique art technique inspired by contour lines. Contour lines are like the challenges and obstacles we encounter in life. Just as contour lines represent the elevation and terrain of a landscape, our struggles and successes shape the ups and downs of our journey. Each contour line represents a different level of difficulty, just as each challenge in life varies in intensity. And just as contour lines help us visualize and navigate through the terrain, our experiences help us grow and develop as individuals. Therefore, just like contour lines are integral to the landscape, our struggles and achievements are essential parts of our human experience. Embracing and overcoming each contour line in our lives will ultimately lead us to the summit of our personal growth.
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