Page 70 - SOGAL - ACQUIRE 2019 Brochure

63 Contemporary & Modern SOGAL Art Auction
OLUWAFUNKE ‘Evening Serenade
OLADIMEJI ‘ tells the story of
Oko baba( a coastal
community in Lagos ),
at sunset. It epitomizes
a typical setting at
close of work in one
was born in February,. She attended of the fishing villages
Ekiti State University, (to affiliated that make up the
to Adeniran Ogunsanya College extensive coastline
of Education), graduating with a communities of Lagos.
BA( Bachelor of Art ) in 2013. After The dipping sun wraps
the atmosphere in
graduation Funke enrolled for an its warm, lethargic
internship programme at Universal embrace as the days
Studios of Art, National Theatre, activities slowly grind
Lagos, where she enjoyed direct to a full Halt
mentorship under Master Painter
Abiodun Olaku. In the process
she found passionate affinity for
the unique style, technique and
philosophy of her mentor.

LOT 89
Evening Serenade, 2018
Oil on Canvas - (W106 x H74) 42 x 29 in.
Signed and Dated (Lower Left)
N350,000 - N450,000

N350/$1

DARE
HERALD

is an artist whose works have been influenced
This piece tells the story of greatly by his surroundings, his experiences
people not so privileged to rest and his view about life. He believes much
their heads on water beds and in in spirituality and the fact that everything
an air conditioned atmosphere
but in the midst of fishes and we see is beyond the physical. He claims
first hand experience of the ebb that every single time he paints, he does it
and flow of the sea. However, with an element of faith as his satisfaction
they have a palpable feeling comes even from the moment he begins his
of a better tomorrow. Also
emphasizing the significance of sketches.
‘LIGHT’ to allow reflection in a
given situation. For some, it’s a
question of what they see when
they look into their reflections;
a better future or their present
states. It goes with the saying
“believe you deserve it, and
the Universe will serve it”. The
piece features rich application LOT 90
of colours from the vivacious
strokes to the rich and vibrant Faded Hope, 2018
impasto which reflect delicate
application of the colours made Oil on Canvas - (W61 x H91) 24 x 36 in.
strictly with palette knives and Signed and Dated (Lower Right)
detailed Impression to engage
the audience. N300,000 - N400,000