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TOLU ALIKI

    Toluwalase Aliki, a professional artist and a trained Mass Communicator was born on the   7th of February, 1976 in Nigeria.

He is a self trained Artist in all respect, borne out of the love for the arts and that innate desire to express himself.

    He began to exhibit steadily and his works continue to gain recognition amongst top Art galleries and notable art collectors in his home country Nigeria, while a number of international galleries have shown interest in his paintings.

    Tolu Aliki works in several media, but with a flair for Oil Pastel. Most of his works have found its greatest expression when addressing the concept of passion-Love, Music, family and everyday social interactions.

    His works exhibit a high standard of understanding and application of colours, depth of content and aesthetic beauty.

    The uniqueness and originality of his works gave them the flair and authenticity no art lover could resist.

    He lives in Lagos where he continues to paint in his private studio.

    He is a member of the Society Of Nigerian Artist (SNA), Visual Artists Society Of Nigeria(VASON) and The Artzero Group.

   

     SO FAR.......

    My earliest contact with Art started way back when I was a little boy in primary school. Like my contemporaries, the back pages of my class notebooks used to serve as the "drawing pad".

    However, as I grew, my passion for colours, the need to express myself, to tell a story of the African beauty, of the challenges we face, to capture events in our day-to-day activities, and that desire to share it with others, have inspired me to paint.

    Fortunately, being an Artist has given me the opportunity to contribute positively to the development of the society, and so far, it has given me a sense of fulfilment.

References and Reviews

Damiete Braide                       “Artwork will soon service as collateral”                                                      The Sun, July 25, 2009, page 27 

 Tajudeen Sowole                  “Annual pastel makes eighth with a new page" "                                                   The Guardian, November 25, 2005  

 Adewole Ajao                         “Pastel on Parade”                                                                                                      THISDAY, November 28, 2008, Page 93

Exhibition (Recent)

  1. 2008            "Art on the Mainland” National Council for Arts                                National Theatre Iganmu, Lagos.                                  

  2. 2008              “Art EXPO(Nigeria)” National Commission for museum                                  monument (Nkem Gallery), Onikan Lagos                                 

  3. 2008             “October Rain” Society of Nigeria Artists, Juried                            ExhibitionNationalMuseum, Onikan Lagos             

  4. 2008              “A new page” Eighth annual pastel exhibition,                               Mydium Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos