Untitled, 2020
Bankole Olabode's oil and newspaper print on canvas unveils a pungent editorial on the #EndSARS saga by Nigeria's oldest surviving, privately-owned newspaper, Nigerian Tribune. The editorial titled, "Our paradise lost, The Pains, struggles of the youth," mirrors the plight of the nation's youths.The headline which alludes to a poem, "Paradise Lost," by English poet, John Milton," captures the challenges faced by the youth in the hands of inefficient governance and overzealous cops attached to the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad.Artiste: Bankole Olabode
Title: Untitled, 2020
Medium: Mixed Media
ThE aRtIsT
Olubankole Olabode’s multi-faceted practice embraces primarily painting, calligraphy and illustration. His formal training began with a stint at Universal Studios of Art, Lagos where he refined his drawing skills. He went on to earn a National Diploma in fine art from Yaba College of Technology (2015). Olabode explores a diversity of media ranging from pastels, graphite and charcoal to pen and ink, coffee, watercolour, oil and acrylic—the latter two being his most favoured.