FEATURED ARTWORKS

ABOUT THE GALLERY

Artcolony Gallery came into existence in the year 2009 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and it conducts its business at two strategic locations in the boisterous city of Ibadan. 5, Awolowo Avenue, Old Bodija Estate and 5, Peter Adenuga Close, Obasa/Sanusi Street, Behind Coca Cola depot, Ajibade Area, Ibadan.

The gallery is in the forefront of showcasing and unveiling the artistic talents and 'jewels' to its teeming customers and clients with an enviable track record of almost two decades. We are poised and equipped with highly skilled artists required to 'quench' the thirst and deliver the needs of the art aficionados.

Artcolony Gallery is a repository of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works and a whole lot of un-put-down-able artistic creations. Therefore, it is not out of lines to conclude that the gallery is home to contemporary African art. Emerging artists as well as the masters who know their onions, when it comes to art have their works being displayed and showcased in the gallery.

Owing to its richness in artworks and depth in terms of stock; the gallery constantly attracts art connoisseurs, art buyers and art enthusiasts all over the world. Artcolony Gallery has continuously met the growing demands of art lovers over time by intentionally infusing different artists with their different 'magic wands' into the list of its in-house artists. Through the process of continuous re-invention and focusing on the fundamentals of good artistic delivery and supply, we make bold to say that you cannot go wrong dealing with us.

For close to two decades of our existence, we have continued to build strong and open relationships with our esteemed customers and alliances... and also with our artists that have been strategic to our richness, depth and growth. Artcolony Gallery, over the years has built enduring and successful relationship with both the local and foreign art communities.

In continuation of this success story, we appeal to you to patronize and partner with us. Artcolony Gallery is a place to visit when thinking about art.

OUR WORKS

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS

FACE OF ARTCOLONY

Bola Opadiran, was born in 1974, in Osun State, Nigeria. A seasoned, hardworking, dedicated, prolific and talented mixed media artist who is creatively ingenious in all areas of art. He aims to communicate the complications/complexities of life through a combination of materials. Bola has over the years tried a wide range of materials in his works, materials like sea shells, periwinkle shells, snailshells, wood, jute, plastic, mirror, seeds stones, shoes, leather, sand and so on. He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and University of Ibadan respectively both in the department of Agric-Economics. To him, no barrier is unassailable and his philosophy is "not what you have in your hands that matters, but what you can do with your hands". Bola has affinity / propensity to break new frontiers and "disobey" some conventional laws. Naturally, he was drawn to art at a tender age. This interest later developed when he was in the University by frequently visiting art department. Also noteworthy is his short stint at Gbolade Omidiran's studio (another art phenomenon, an art colossus) during his University days in Ife.