The Earth Holds Our Names [Solo Exhibition]

Introducing Olumide Onadipe

OLUMIDE ONADIPE (b. 1982) is a Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the intersection of materiality and socio-political commentary. Working with diverse media, Onadipe constructs idiosyncratic sculptures that offer subtle critiques of Nigerian society. Rather than explicit political statements, his work often communicates through evocative forms and textured surfaces, with meaning frequently revealed through suggestive titles that invite multiple interpretations.

Deeply fascinated by environmental themes and the aesthetic possibilities of texture, Onadipe transforms relatable materials into playful yet profound iterations that blur the line between object and commentary.

Onadipe holds a master’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Lagos (2012). His work has been featured prominently on the international stage, including at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (London, 2017), the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech (2019), and ART X Lagos (2017). He has exhibited in group shows across Nigeria, Ghana, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA.

Notable residencies and collaborations include the Arthouse Contemporary residency and Open Studios (2016), the Colours of Hope project with the Children Living with Cancer Foundation (2014), and the American Nigerian Cultural Collaborative Project with the US Consulate and Nike Art Gallery (2013). Onadipe has held four solo exhibitions including Connecting the Dots (2018), and his work has been presented at START Art Fair, London (2018) and Art Context Miami (2019).

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The Earth Holds Our Names
April 19 – May 31, 2026

Opening Reception: 2 PM – 6 PM
Artist Talk: 4 PM
10 Omo Osagie Street, Ikoyi, Lagos

Details by @sotogallery.

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These Event details were last updated on: [08/05/2026]