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Moshopefoluwa Olagunju
MOH-shah-PEH-fo-loo-wah oh-lah-GOON-joo
BIO
Moshopefoluwa Olagunju , is an MFA Painting/ Printmaking candidate at Yale School of Art. He explores themes surrounding identity, power dynamics, and unconventional representations of the body. He was awarded the Milton Sally Avery Arts Scholar award in 2020 and the Senior Studio Arts award in 2021 as a Studio Arts graduate from Bard College. Moshopefoluwa's artwork has been exhibited at venues such as Susan B. Hilles Gallery in New Haven, the Kipp Gallery in Pennsylvania, and The Residency Project x Motor in Los Angeles.
STATEMENT
(2025)
Through painting and printmaking, I investigate the tension between visibility and legibility. I treat the portrait not as a static likeness, but as a mutable form that remembers, resists, and refuses all at once. My practice explores how figures are constructed and perceived, working from both observation and memory.
(2023-24)
I employ mixed media collaging techniques on canvas to explore themes of identity, power dynamics, and unconventional representations of the body. Through deliberate choices in color, materials, mediums, non-linear narratives, recurring motifs and symbols serve as metaphors, drawing connections to the act of 'spilling one's guts' or 'wearing one's heart on their sleeve.' The use of bowels and guts, often associated with profound emotions and compassion in religious texts, imbues my work with layers of meaning. I refer to these expressions as 'inner landscapes.' In my recent series 'Blue & Yellow,' I am fascinated by the storytelling and interpretative possibilities within each piece and across the series as a whole. The arrangement of the paintings becomes significant, as it can alter interpretations and provoke reflections on the depicted figures, thereby influencing the viewer's experience. In this process, my role as the artist extends beyond creation to include the curation of the artwork. Through careful arrangement, I shape narratives and invite viewers into a dynamic exploration of emotions and perspectives.
CV
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