About Olisa Nwadiogbu
Contemporary visual artist exploring identity, culture, and the human experience through paint and canvas.
Artistic Vision
Olisa Nwadiogbu is a contemporary visual artist whose work transcends conventional boundaries, creating a unique visual language that speaks to the complexities of modern African identity.
Through his art, Nwadiogbu explores themes of cultural heritage, diaspora experiences, urbanization, and the continual dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Artistic Practice
Working primarily with oil and acrylic on canvas, Nwadiogbu often incorporates mixed media elements to cultivate the textural richness that has become a hallmark of his work.
His distinctive style combines figurative and abstract elements, creating compositions that are grounded in recognizable imagery while elevated by symbolic abstraction.
Background & Education
Raised in Lagos, Nwadiogbu studied architecture before fully embracing painting. His formal education in design and structure continues to influence the discipline and balance present in his compositions.
Residencies in Lagos, London, and Cape Town expanded his visual vocabulary and nurtured a practice that centers research, empathy, and community storytelling.
Exhibitions & Collections
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2025 - 2021 New Orleans Exhibition
New Orleans, Nigeria
Selected Group Exhibitions
Public Collections
- • David Fantabulous Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria
Private Collections
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Awards & Recognition
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Artist Statement
"My work is a conversation between past and present, tradition and innovation. I paint to hold space for stories that deserve to be seen and heard."