Sanusi Olatunji

Sanusi Olatunji was born in the Yoruba town – Ejigbo in Lagos, Nigeria. Growing up as the only artist in his family, and in a town where art was not well received by the majority, this did not stop Sanusi from pursuing his dream of becoming an accomplished artist.

With a degree in art and a background in industrial techniques, he blends traditional and contemporary influences in his work. Specializing in fabric collage, he beautifully weaves stories of Africa and its children, advocating for recycling through his motto “Waste is wealth”. Now based in Maryland, he finds inspiration in both Nigerian heritage and global experiences. Olatunji’s work reflects his journey across Africa, with South Africa providing a platform to nurture his dreams.

EDUCATION:
University -Yaba College of Technology.
Industrial Training- Universal Studio (National Art Theatre Lagos, Nigeria)
Degree- Diploma in Art.
Studio Artist at National Cultural History Museum (2010)

Award winner of Outstanding Nigerian in Creative Arts South Africa 2019.
Featured in RMB WINEX 2019
Commissioned with an art piece and partnered with Standard Bank Africa. IB Africa Regions conference 2020.
Commissioned with an art piece and partnered with FNBSA in Celebrating Africa Month 2021.
Featured in The Ball (Basketball Africa League Tournament Kigali) closing event 2021
Teach Them Young Inaugural Solo Exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, July 2021
Memories of the Childhood, Solo Exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, Dec-2021
I Am That I Am group exhibition at Tiny White Wall Gallery Baltimore US February 2022.
Group Exhibition at Blue Gallery New York August 2022
Partnered with Smile Artists Africa (Fusion Art Fashion) fund raising auction October 2022
Parenting Solo Exhibition at the Harlem Fine Arts Shows’ 15th Anniversary art show at The Glass House, New York City, February 2023.