Oluwadamilola Olaleye is a multidisciplinary artist from Nigeria. Now based in Canada, Olaleye recently finished a diploma in Visual Art at Red Deer Polytechnic after being self-taught in digital art for six years. She gained technical skills in other mediums like charcoal, oil, acrylic, and clay, alongside building a stronger foundation in art fundamentals. Olaleye is working towards finding a balance between her newfound love for traditional mediums and her already developed digital practice.
Education
2021 – 2023 Visual Art Diploma , Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta
2015 – 2019 BSc in Computer Science, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Professional Activities
2023 Member, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Executive, Visual Art Society, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2022 Volunteer, Riverlands Studio, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Volunteer, 1000 Miles Apart, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2021 Illustrator, I am a Nigerian in Music, Foluke Oyeleye, Tani-Series Limited
2020 Illustrator, Jojo and Jade: Heroes of Mother Earth, Temilade Salami, Mama Dunia Kids
2020 Digital Artist/Children’s book Illustrator, I Can Draw Africa, Gwarinpa, Abuja
2018 Illustrator/UI&UX Design Intern, Senpai Creative Agency, Yaba, Lagos
2016 – present Digital Artist & Illustrator, Freelance, Kitchener, Ontario
Exhibitions
2023 Long Live: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2023 Solo Exhibition, Rainy Days: Alone, Knock Knock Gallery, Red Deer Polytechnic Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Halfway There: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 1000 Miles Apart, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta
2022 Dimensions, Knock Knock Gallery, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer
2022 Under Pressure: Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Art Student Exhibition, Red Deer, Alberta
2019 Digital Artist/Exhibitor, Lagos Comic Convention, Lekki, Lagos
AWARDS
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2023)
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Rita Loreen Spyker Memorial Arts Continuing Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Tim Hamilton Memorial Bursary for Visual Arts Program Award, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Visual Art Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Robert & Doris Memorial Scholarship, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Young Writers and Creative Award–Illustrator Category (Winner), Lagos (2022)
President’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2022)
Dean’s Honour Roll, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, Alberta (2021, 2022)
Nigeria’s 25 under 25 Award–Arts and Culture Category (Nominee), Lagos (2020 & 2021)
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