Blockpasto: An Expression of Layered Emotions by ‘Laolu Obende

Artist’s Statement
Life, as we know, is changing rapidly. These changes reach the building blocks of our reality. Blocks that reflect unseen emotions and unspoken truths. The dwindling fortunes of the Nigerian economy have shaken its people, disrupting these blocks of reality and forcing us to question our long-held beliefs. I want to help shed light on those hidden realities and emotions and pull attention to the broad and colorful spectrum of the many blocks of our reality.

The Blockpasto art form allows us to peer into our depths through a tapestry of varied and coordinated textures, forms and media, evoking familiar emotions within us.

‘Laolu Obende
Artist, ‘Laolu Obende is a hybrid creative. Born on the 25th of August 1981 in Benin City-Nigeria, Laolu is a thorough-bred creative in every sense. He was raised in the ancient city of Ibadan by an artist father and this led to Laolu’s inclination towards creative expressions at a very young age.

Laolu’s creative influences span across several disciplines while his curiosity keeps broadening his life perspectives. After his first Solo exhibition in 2009, he has painted on commissions specifically over the last 10 years, and now combines both Painting and Advertising disciplines in full.

Exhibition Opens July 1, 2019, at 10 am
Venue: The ShowRoom, Mbari Uno.
10C, Ladoke Akintola Street, Ikeja G.RA., Lagos Nigeria.