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Akolo Emmanuel Olusegun is a Nigerian-born, Niagara-based visual artist who transitioned from a civil engineering background to a multidisciplinary practice. Working primarily with acrylics and charcoal, he blends expressive brushwork with intricate textures and fingerprints to create emotive figurative works. His art reflects themes of identity, social justice, and human resilience, aiming to foster understanding across cultural and racial divides.
Key Achievements:
"Best in Show" Award: Winner at the 2025 Niagara Falls Juried Exhibition.
International Recognition: Named by Saatchi Art as the only Nigerian artist among their "23 Artists to Collect in 2023".
Global Licensing: Partnered with Saatchi Art and Samsung Frame TV to feature his paintings worldwide as digital art.
Notable Exhibitions: Exhibited at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (Melanin & Masterpieces, 2025), Niagara Falls Exchange Studios, and the Sogal Acquire Auction in Lagos.
Private Collections: His works are held in private collections across Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, and Nigeria.
Akolo continues to bridge his analytical training with emotive storytelling, documenting personal and collective narratives on a global scale.
Key Achievements:
"Best in Show" Award: Winner at the 2025 Niagara Falls Juried Exhibition.
International Recognition: Named by Saatchi Art as the only Nigerian artist among their "23 Artists to Collect in 2023".
Global Licensing: Partnered with Saatchi Art and Samsung Frame TV to feature his paintings worldwide as digital art.
Notable Exhibitions: Exhibited at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (Melanin & Masterpieces, 2025), Niagara Falls Exchange Studios, and the Sogal Acquire Auction in Lagos.
Private Collections: His works are held in private collections across Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, and Nigeria.
Akolo continues to bridge his analytical training with emotive storytelling, documenting personal and collective narratives on a global scale.
