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/ Oluwafemi B.
My name is B. Oluwafemi, a Fine Artist, and a major promoter of African arts. I hail from Ijumu local government area of Kogi state Nigeria with a Degree in Fine Arts (specialty in Art History). I am currently running my Masters in Fine Arts at the UniversityFor The Creative Arts Farnham UK. I also run the Artmazing studios where we offer a wide range of services from murals, graffiti, illustrations, digital arts, body arts and art consultancy with the sole goal of promoting African Arts.
I grew up in Zaria, Kaduna where I got my Degree from Ahmadu Bello University. I began my career as a Makeup Artist after completing my National youth service assignment in Daura, Katsina state and subsequently decided to go into full time art practice. I have always been an experimental person and in my artistry, I decided to infuse Traditional African Art into urban arts to create an Afro-centric modern synergy. My works can attest to this. From completion of my NYSC till date I have worked on several commissioned art projects in Abuja. Some of these projects can be seen in popular locations I Abuja like Jabi Boat Club, Discovery Museum, Trukadero, The Nigerian Air Force, Barlance Abuja, Whiskey Mistress, Nigerian Naval Recreation Center, The Rochas Foundation but the highlight will have to be a graffiti job commissioned for the Queen’s Birthday.
I am also a renowned body artist, stretching the boundaries with lines and African motifs using the human skin as a canvas, to create beautiful and stunning patterns. I have been hosted in several exhibitions and fairs where I worked on body art models and enthusiasts.
I work from my studio space/office where you will mostly always find me sketching out designs on my iPad or painting on a canvas. As far as inspiration, I pick inspiration from any and everything, ranging from works of artists I revere to a simple conversation.
Art is my one sole primary focus and that is why I always seek to give it my all. Art is a voice to me, my form of expression, it speaks when I have no words. It is the easiest way I pass messages on lots of issues. I plan to contribute to my field by using art to tell my African story and discovering new and improved ways to better my country, continent and the world at large.
My background in education is heavily centred around a student-led approach. Teaching art for over 12 years to learners with diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities, originally starting as a private tutor educating students either studying for GCSEs, A levels, building portfolios for universities, or mature students looking to enhance their technical ability and practice
Alongside my private work, I have taught in group environments to people with learning difficulties and epilepsy at local charities such as 'The Meath Epilepsy Charity' and 'Arthouse Unlimitied' in Godalming. In recent years, my experience in this sector has evolved to teach learners with ADHD, autism, and physical and mental disabilities at establishments such as the Disability Initiative in Camberley.
With this experience, I have learned an assortment of instructional techniques that enable me to connect with different learners on their own individual paths. Due to the nature of the charity workshops, clients are encouraged to create their own personal response to subject matter, a project theme, or even their own personal projects they want to complete for themselves. The versatility of these sessions allows for more time with each individual, empowering them and infusing much-needed knowledge to various different clients with their own unique creativity.
My private and group tutoring roles have been mostly with adults, with vastly different experiences and knowledge. I have learned invaluable interpersonal skills, techniques, and patience while educating, working on group projects, or participating in group discussion. I find my Fine Art Degree background in technical realism a great advantage in helping those who need expert advice on creating realistic art, mixing tones, and perspective. Though my warm and open-minded nature enables exploration with my students to enjoy art for the process as well as the end product. I feel this aspect has been the most important in my experience, as with a group of diverse learners with their own project ideas in mind, the process has to be enjoyable and therapeutic enough for them to return in the future. To explore oneself through creativity is as important for a student studying a degree as it is for a casual beginner.
I believe my experience in teaching would be beneficial to any student wanting to progress their work at any level. While having an ongoing art practice for over 15 years, with a multitude of technical abilities and vast experience tutoring people with different learning capacities, I know I'd be beneficial for any learner of mixed artistic capabilities and interests.
I am a freelance artist. I paint, draw, do collage and sculpt using different media i. e. Acrylic paint, charcoal pencils, oil pastels and different materials for collage. I finished college in the Philippines and has a bachelor's degree in U. K. There are a lot of skills, knowledge and insights I have accumulated through the years in which I want to share to younger generation. I am patient, creative, calm in the way I teach.
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