Oluseyi Soyege

Bio

Oluseyi Soyege was born in 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria. He graduated from Yaba College of Technology, and worked in Lagos as a multi-media artist, exploring the sensual nature of art, with a focus on color, texture, and symbolism. Soyege's work explores themes of sustainability, the beauty of imperfection, and the interplay between humanity and the natural environment. He uses wood to create, embracing both its solid nature, and its ability to take delicate details. Soyege is also known for creating intricate textile collages, that incorporate vibrant colors and patterns, often using fabric from his native country of Nigeria. Acrylic paint adds vibrant hues and additional texture, enhancing the overall composition. The use of metal scraps lends an element of rawness and industrial strength, providing a stark contrast to the soft. These compositions frequently include dynamic, sweeping brushstrokes of acrylic paint or black ink on canvas; conveying a controlled but dynamic sense of movement characteristic of Soyege's works. For him, new synergies are generated from both traditional and modern structures, and mistakes or accidents often turn out to be fortuitous and usually remain as part of the work.