Abiodun Olaku

Abiodun Olaku (Nigerian, born 1958), Elemental notes signed and dated 'OLAKU A.O. 12-13' (lower right) oil on tex-canvas 91.4 x 121.9cm (36 x 48in). A "nocturnal bird's eye-view of Lagos", Elemental Notes reveals the city as the "nerve-centre of Nigeria". Olaku's portrayal shows that even the elemental gloom of rain, mist and night fails to dampen what he describes as the "resilient vibrancy of socio-economic life in the city".

Abiodun Olaku (Nigerian, born 1958) 'Transition' signed and dated 'Olaku AO 11' (lower left); further signed, inscribed and dated 'Transition / National Theatre Lagos / Lagos 2011 / Olaku AO' (verso) oil on canvas 76 x 91cm (29 15/16 x 35 13/16in). Abiodun Olaku underwent his artistic training at Yaba College of Technology. Excelling in modelling, drawing and lifelife representations, Olaku is able to combine these talents with luminous atmospheric effects to create subtle and haunting masterpieces.

Abiodun Olaku (Nigerian, born 1958) 'People's Paradise' signed and dated 'Olaku AO 11' (lower left); further signed, inscribed and dated 'People's Paradise / Lagos 2011 / By Olaku AO' (verso) oil on canvas 76 x 61cm (29 15/16 x 24in). Please note this lot is subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price.

Abiodun Olaku (Nigerian, born 1958) Ibadan signed and dated 'Olaku.A.O. / 95-96' (lower right) oil on canvas 125 x 78cm (49 3/16 x 30 11/16in).

Abiodun Olaku (Nigerian, born 1958) 'Misty Morning' signed and dated 'Olaku.A.O. / 95' (centre left); inscribed 'Misty Morning by A.O Olaku / Oil on canvas / Lagos 1995' (verso) oil on canvas 110 x 89cm (43 5/16 x 35 1/16in).