Oils on Canvas

ABOUT THE REV. DR.
OLUMIDE EGUNLAE
- From Gambia -

Born in 1968, from the Yoruba in Ado-Ekiti Nigeria, Olumide discovered his love of art at a young age of six, through some of his relatives and later, his professors.

Following his natural artistic instinct he acquired techniques and preferences which he relates through his works. After 20 years as Visual Art Teacher and Instructor, Olumide returned to his easel and brushes on a full time basis. His personality is a big part of his work. He says that whenever he starts on a new painting, he embarks on a personal journey through a host of emotions, all carefully considered and expressed through colors, textures and forms.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Arts and Education - Fine Art (B.A.Ed) from the Federal University of Education , Ondo, Nigeria. 1991
  
  
• Masters in Divinity (M.Div) in 2012
  
  
• A Doctoral Degree in Expository Communication (D.ExCom) all on Scholarship from The Faith Seminary Tacoma, Washington, USA. 2017

ORGANIZATIONS

• Olumide is the CEO and Founder of The Adonai Art Foundation. The Gambia (AFAG) is a licensed Charitable Organization/NGO.
  
  
• Olumide is also a member of the Society of Gambian Artists and a member of the Rotary Club of Banjul.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

“The foundation is committed to development of projects that rejuvenate, resuscitate and stimulate physical and social life of the Gambians by creating a medium and avenue for human expression that will open doors of opportunities to be entrepreneurial, fight poverty and alleviate the suffering of the poor and the less privileged. The foundation is also committed in the areas of vocational skills training and securing job opportunities for its students within the fields of Art and Design."

“At AFAG, we encourage cultural exchanges, connecting communities and engage in programs that promote culture, social life and civic development of the nation.”

Information adapted from: https://www.saatchiart.com/africanpaintings

Here are samples of artworks from this African Artist,
available now as art prints in several mediums,
frames, & other media options.