About Lanre Adefioye

“Creativity is my breath, the force that keeps me grounded and alive. Through each piece I create, healing flows, offering renewal, connection, and a sense of wholeness.”

Lanre Adefioye’s practice is rooted in a rich blend of cultural and stylistic influences, inviting viewers into a space of introspection, inspiration, and purposeful action. His work merges abstract cubism with elements of pop art, illuminated by visual motifs drawn from African cultural heritage. Bold geometric forms and vibrant palettes define his signature aesthetic.

Working primarily with acrylic on canvas and wooden sculpture, Lanre also creates digital works that extend his visual language across contemporary formats.

Lanre’s artistic journey began as a teenager after a transformative studio visit with the late artist David H. Dale. That experience solidified his commitment to becoming an artist, Further enhanced through formal studies in industrial design and graphic design.

He has exhibited in galleries and art fairs, but over the past decade has focused on online distribution, allowing his work to reach a global audience directly.

Highlights include:

● Over 4,800 artworks sold on Etsy (lanrestudio)

● Over 700 glowing customer reviews on Etsy

● Licensing partnerships with major retailers including Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Fabrix Lancaster, and Let’s Sew, to name a few.

● A feature in CNN Underscored’s “22 Incredible Black-Owned Etsy Shops You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner” written by Rachel Dennis.  

● Artwork selected for the 2012 ICRW Champions for Change Awards Gala publications/invitations, attended by Ashley Judd with Hillary Clinton as special guest.

Lanre’s mission is to create art that uplifts, work that serves as a continual source of positivity, reflection, and connection for all who encounter it.