Oluwaseyi M. Omotoso (born 1997) in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, is a renowned artist and author, who’s an alumnus of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He studied marine biology and dug deeper into his passion of making art after concluding his programme.
Due to his hard work and dedication in the artwork, Omotoso had made himself a brand for making luxury, bespoke art works for public figures in Nigeria and the rest of the world.
Now strictly making exclusive abstract and abstract-expressionism art pieces in the ‘The World & People’. Collection By Olúwáṣèyí Ọmọ́tọ́ṣọ̀’ is vibrant and thought-provoking artistry that explores into the intersection of culture, identity, globalism, social justice and the human experience, titled after specific individuals and locations around the world. Through his art, he seeks to express perspectives, sparking meaningful conversations, and inspiring positive change.
Working primarily with mixed media which consists of traditional painting on canvas, ultraviolet paints, and sometimes combining digital and artificial intelligence elements, producing bold colors on canvas.
Ọmọ́tọ́ṣọ̀ crafts intricate compositions that seamlessly blend traditional Yoruba textual symbols from west Africa with modern themes and ciphers, producing a unique visual language that honors culture and heritage while speaking to universal human experiences.
The unseen realities is at the core of inspiration for him, although the better understood part of it comes from everyday life, people, environment and the inter-connections of it all. He’s drawn to the mysteries of existence, the unseen threads that weave our lives and world together.
By sharing his art, Ọmọ́tọ́ṣọ̀ aims to bridge cultural gaps, foster empathy, and inspire a more inclusive, compassionate world.