Oluwaseyi Omotoso
Artist Bio
Lagos, Nigeria-born Oluwaseyi M. Omotoso is a sought-after artist and author, renowned for his customized, high-end art pieces commissioned by public figures globally. Following his studies in marine biology at the University of Lagos, Omotoso discovered his true passion for art.
Artistic Style & Technique
Omotoso’s creative process seamlessly blends traditional painting, ultraviolet paints, and digital elements, yielding vibrant, thought-provoking compositions. His multidisciplinary approach combines traditional Yoruba textual symbols with modern themes, crafting a unique visual language that honors culture and heritage while speaking to universal human experiences.
Katlego Twala
Artist Bio
Katlego C.L. Twala (b. 2000, Gaborone, Botswana) is a contemporary painter
based in Gaborone, Botswana. Working primarily with oil paint on linen and cotton,
Twala is best known for vibrant figurative portraits and figures that evoke the
techniques and aesthetics of old masters while integrating a contemporary and
universal visual language. A graduate of the Swedish Academy of Realist Art and the
Barcelona Academy of Art, Twala’s work bridges technical mastery with profound
thematic depth.
Katlego C.L. Twala’s work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as Dorp
Hotel in Cape Town, hosted Brundyn Arts & Culture Gallery, as well as the
Konstrundan Exhibition at the Swedish Academy of Realist Art in Simrishamn,
Sweden. Twala’s paintings are part of notable collections, including those of Dr.
Unity Dow and Elana Brundyn, former Museum Director of the Zeitz Museum of
Contemporary Art in Cape Town. In 2024, Twala received the New Emergence 2024
Art Prize, cementing her reputation as a rising talent in contemporary art.
Twala’s art delves into the intersectional exploration of masculinity through feminist
theory, drawing heavily on psychology and philosophy. Influenced by the writings of
bell hooks, Freud, and Carl Jung, Twala’s subject matter often reflects complex
relationships, particularly between the boy child and the mother. This unique
perspective is characterized by the painter’s ability to merge classical realism with
modern socio-cultural commentary, offering a nuanced portrayal of identity, gender,
and human connection. Twala’s notable series include striking portraits that engage
viewers with their emotive intensity and intellectual depth.
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