Joseph Omolayole
b. 1978 ∙ CE artist since 2016
Joseph Omolayole graduated from Skyline College with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Omolayole remarks, "Art and fashion are my passion."
Seamlessly merging art and fashion, Omolayole begins by first researching his selected subject matter. Then he draws and paints free-hand with marker, colored pencil, acrylic, and watercolor on paper. Paying careful attention to composition, angle, light, and dark, he combines elements of the subject matter together to create a visually compelling patterned work. His work is then printed onto fabrics found at local fabric stores like Britex to create clothing.
Omoloyale has a rich traditional 2-D practice, applying his interest in fashion to his illustrations. His realist approach to his subjects complement his studious nature, applying details that only an expert would identify. In working from home, Omolayole has remained focused on fashion, designing, draping and assembling in his own room. His newest designs will debut on the runway at the Museum of Craft and Design in Fall 2021.
About working in the Creativity Explored studio, Omolayole says, "Looking at the special talent at Creativity Explored inspires me and gives me ideas. I do not copy these ideas but I make them my own."
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2020
The Good American, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2018
Fabulate!, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA