My name is Azeez Okulaja
Born in 1991, Nigeria. I do Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Drawing, Mixed Media
Where did you grow up?
Lagos Nigeria
Why did you become an artist?
Love of colours and culture
How would you describe your own style?
Abstract and impressionism
What expectations were placed on you when you were a child?
To be come a great artist
What profession could you be in if you were not an artist?
Lawyer
Who is your favourite artist of all time and what is your favourite artwork of all time?
Michael David Mayo. Abstract
Which person outside art do you admire? And for what?
I admire myself for hardworking and well discipline
What advice would you give to your younger self? (16-18 years old)
They should do what their heart desires and and never give up
What do you like about the culture you grew up in?
The beautiful heritage and unique style of respect
With which 3 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?
Michael David Mayo, Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso
If you had to live in a different African city, not in the country where you were born or raised, which city would you pick and why?
Ethiopia, (their beautiful culture)
What message would you want artists to hear right now?
Being an artist take a lot of patience and dedication, do not give up on yourself matter what happen when you keep pushing you will definitely get to where you want.
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