OLUSEYE

OLUSEYE

Born in London, England, 1986
Lives and works in Toronto, Canada

Oluseye is fascinated by the interplay of seemingly dichotomous ideas – Christianity and indigenous African beliefs; vulnerability and strength; spirituality and sexuality; socio-politics and pop-culture, and how these ideas collide and reconcile to shape perception and identity. Working across media, he creates paintings, photography, performances and installations that explore notions of identity, value, representation and existentialism with regards to Black masculinity.

St. Attica (2018), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel, Xerox print and scavenged billboard on canvas. 51 × 76 inches — St. Attica (2018), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel, Xerox print and scavenged billboard on canvas. 51 × 76 inches

Untitled (Post No bail) (2018), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel and scavenged billboard on canvas; found wood. 62 × 92 inches — Untitled (Post No bail) (2018), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel and scavenged billboard on canvas; found wood.
62 × 92 inches

Dupain. 36 x 48 inches.

No. 46664 (2018), Acrylic, graphite, pastel, tape, metal chain, rubber, string and scavenged billboard on canvas. 48 × 54 inches, SOLD — No. 46664 (2018), Acrylic, graphite, pastel, tape, metal chain, rubber, string and scavenged billboard on canvas.
48 × 54 inches, SOLD

Ashton, 36 x 48 inches — Ashton, 36 x 48 inches

Sugar Baby (2017), Acrylic, charcoal, wax pastel and image transfer on wood. 24 × 30 inches — Sugar Baby (2017), Acrylic, charcoal, wax pastel and image transfer on wood. 24 × 30 inches

Jimi Boy, 16 x 20 inches — Jimi Boy, 16 x 20 inches

A Pastel Revelation, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 14 x 18 inches — A Pastel Revelation, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 14 x 18 inches

Untitled (Orange crush) (2017), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel, scavenged billboard, plastic mesh and black aluminum wrap on canvas. 62 × 72 inches — Untitled (Orange crush) (2017), Acrylic, charcoal, pastel, scavenged billboard, plastic mesh and black aluminum wrap on canvas. 62 × 72 inches

Tobi, 18 x 24 inches. — Tobi, 18 x 24 inches.

Hi Life (2018), Acrylic, pastel, yarn, scavenged billboard, vintage basketball rim and canvas. 60 × 92 inches — Hi Life (2018), Acrylic, pastel, yarn, scavenged billboard, vintage basketball rim and canvas. 60 × 92 inches

Prototype A, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel,12 x 16 inches — Prototype A, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel,12 x 16 inches

Jean-Paul, 36 x 48 inches — Jean-Paul, 36 x 48 inches

“Portraits” series

Bidemi, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel,178 x 24 inches, SOLD — Bidemi, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel,178 x 24 inches, SOLD

Vendor from Riis Beach, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel,18 x 24 inches — Vendor from Riis Beach, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel,18 x 24 inches

Paladin, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches, SOLD — Paladin, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches, SOLD

NOGA, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches — NOGA, Acrylic, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil Stick and Pastel on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches

Nelson, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches — Nelson, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches

Ranti, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches, SOLD — Ranti, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches, SOLD

Khalif, 18 x 24 inches. SOLD — Khalif, 18 x 24 inches. SOLD

Edvin, 18 x 24 inches. — Edvin, 18 x 24 inches.

Anthony, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches — Anthony, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, 18 x 24 inches

Bai, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel,18 x 24 inches, SOLD — Bai, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil Pen and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel,18 x 24 inches, SOLD