Laju Sholola, Portrait Study 3, 2022
Tea, Charcoal, Graphite & Ink on Paper
11 x 15 inches
Laju Sholola (b. 1989, Nigeria) is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her signature unfinished line drawings and sparing tea - soaked brushstrokes with ink and acrylic presented in medium to large scale canvas / paper. She uses this technique to create a range of fluid, transparent brown tones on the backgrounds and skins of her subjects to describe the essence and vulnerabilities of humans.
Engaging with themes of visibility, vulnerability, and strength, Laju creates paintings that often focus on the intimate expressions and moods of women to capture the uncertainties and hope in their journey of self-discovery.
Laju has participated in duo and group exhibitions which include Contemplation by Yenwa Gallery (2022) , Serenity by Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, US (2022), The Rising Exhibition by Falana for an EP Project (2021), WIMBIZ Showcase by Bloom Art Gallery (2021), “Primary Textures” by Pacers Gallery (2021), Rele Young Contemporaries Boot Camp Exhibition (2020), “iDesign Art 6th Edition” by iDesign by Tola Akerele (2020), “Dialogue I: Cultural Perspectives” by the Alliance Francaise, Lagos (2019). She also emerged as the winner of the Emerging arts Competition, and displayed at the Lagos Art Auction at Terrakulture, Lagos (2018) among others.
Laju Sholola, Portrait Study 4, 2022
Tea, Charcoal, Graphite & Ink on Paper
11 x 15 inches
Laju Sholola (b. 1989, Nigeria) is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her signature unfinished line drawings and sparing tea - soaked brushstrokes with ink and acrylic presented in medium to large scale canvas / paper. She uses this technique to create a range of fluid, transparent brown tones on the backgrounds and skins of her subjects to describe the essence and vulnerabilities of humans.
Engaging with themes of visibility, vulnerability, and strength, Laju creates paintings that often focus on the intimate expressions and moods of women to capture the uncertainties and hope in their journey of self-discovery.
Laju has participated in duo and group exhibitions which include Contemplation by Yenwa Gallery (2022) , Serenity by Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, US (2022), The Rising Exhibition by Falana for an EP Project (2021), WIMBIZ Showcase by Bloom Art Gallery (2021), “Primary Textures” by Pacers Gallery (2021), Rele Young Contemporaries Boot Camp Exhibition (2020), “iDesign Art 6th Edition” by iDesign by Tola Akerele (2020), “Dialogue I: Cultural Perspectives” by the Alliance Francaise, Lagos (2019). She also emerged as the winner of the Emerging arts Competition, and displayed at the Lagos Art Auction at Terrakulture, Lagos (2018) among others.
Laju Sholola, Portrait Study 8, 2022
Tea, Charcoal, Graphite & Ink on Paper
11 x 15 inches
Laju Sholola (b. 1989, Nigeria) is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her signature unfinished line drawings and sparing tea - soaked brushstrokes with ink and acrylic presented in medium to large scale canvas / paper. She uses this technique to create a range of fluid, transparent brown tones on the backgrounds and skins of her subjects to describe the essence and vulnerabilities of humans.
Engaging with themes of visibility, vulnerability, and strength, Laju creates paintings that often focus on the intimate expressions and moods of women to capture the uncertainties and hope in their journey of self-discovery.
Laju has participated in duo and group exhibitions which include Contemplation by Yenwa Gallery (2022) , Serenity by Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, US (2022), The Rising Exhibition by Falana for an EP Project (2021), WIMBIZ Showcase by Bloom Art Gallery (2021), “Primary Textures” by Pacers Gallery (2021), Rele Young Contemporaries Boot Camp Exhibition (2020), “iDesign Art 6th Edition” by iDesign by Tola Akerele (2020), “Dialogue I: Cultural Perspectives” by the Alliance Francaise, Lagos (2019). She also emerged as the winner of the Emerging arts Competition, and displayed at the Lagos Art Auction at Terrakulture, Lagos (2018) among others.
Laju Sholola, Onlookers, 2022
Tea and Ink on Canvas
16 x 20 inches
Laju Sholola (b. 1989, Nigeria) is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her signature unfinished line drawings and sparing tea - soaked brushstrokes with ink and acrylic presented in medium to large scale canvas / paper. She uses this technique to create a range of fluid, transparent brown tones on the backgrounds and skins of her subjects to describe the essence and vulnerabilities of humans.
Engaging with themes of visibility, vulnerability, and strength, Laju creates paintings that often focus on the intimate expressions and moods of women to capture the uncertainties and hope in their journey of self-discovery.
Laju has participated in duo and group exhibitions which include Contemplation by Yenwa Gallery (2022) , Serenity by Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, US (2022), The Rising Exhibition by Falana for an EP Project (2021), WIMBIZ Showcase by Bloom Art Gallery (2021), “Primary Textures” by Pacers Gallery (2021), Rele Young Contemporaries Boot Camp Exhibition (2020), “iDesign Art 6th Edition” by iDesign by Tola Akerele (2020), “Dialogue I: Cultural Perspectives” by the Alliance Francaise, Lagos (2019). She also emerged as the winner of the Emerging arts Competition, and displayed at the Lagos Art Auction at Terrakulture, Lagos (2018) among others.
Laju Sholola, She Turned Her Back On It, 2022
Tea and Ink on Canvas
16 x 20 inches
Laju Sholola (b. 1989, Nigeria) is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is known for her signature unfinished line drawings and sparing tea - soaked brushstrokes with ink and acrylic presented in medium to large scale canvas / paper. She uses this technique to create a range of fluid, transparent brown tones on the backgrounds and skins of her subjects to describe the essence and vulnerabilities of humans.
Engaging with themes of visibility, vulnerability, and strength, Laju creates paintings that often focus on the intimate expressions and moods of women to capture the uncertainties and hope in their journey of self-discovery.
Laju has participated in duo and group exhibitions which include Contemplation by Yenwa Gallery (2022) , Serenity by Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, US (2022), The Rising Exhibition by Falana for an EP Project (2021), WIMBIZ Showcase by Bloom Art Gallery (2021), “Primary Textures” by Pacers Gallery (2021), Rele Young Contemporaries Boot Camp Exhibition (2020), “iDesign Art 6th Edition” by iDesign by Tola Akerele (2020), “Dialogue I: Cultural Perspectives” by the Alliance Francaise, Lagos (2019). She also emerged as the winner of the Emerging arts Competition, and displayed at the Lagos Art Auction at Terrakulture, Lagos (2018) among others.