Olayinka Kasali is a creative and forward-thinking artist and teacher who creates paintings and sculptures that speak to people’s religious, social, and political cultures while also capturing their minds and emotions.

He studied Fine Arts with a major in sculpture at the prestigious Yaba College of Technology, Lagos state, Nigeria. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, which allowed him to work as an art teacher in Nigerian schools.

Olayinka decided to study Special Education for a Master’s Degree in New York City because he has a passion for kids and wants to utilize his work to inspire students with disabilities. A few people who are successful artists in their own right all around the world have been influenced and mentored by Olayinka.

He has three solos to his credit and numerous group shows at home and abroad including “Turning Point; 2008, “Blossom; 2009”, Treasures of Creation; 2013, African Arts and Crafts Expo; 2013, New York Art Expo 2016, Contemporary Nigerian Arts Exhibition, Chicago; 2016, New York Art Expo 2022 etc.

His works are housed in hundreds of private and corporate collections worldwide.

RESUME

769 E 236th Street, Bronx, New York 10466
C: 9293688180 | olayinkakasali42@gmail.com
Website: www.olayinkakasali.com

EDUCATION
2021-2023: City University of New York, Lehman College (Master of Science, Special Education)
2009-2010: University of Maiduguri (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
2000-2002: Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria (Higher National Diploma, Sculpture)
1996-1999: Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria (National Diploma, General Arts)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023: Animal Farm- Art Santa Fe
2022: The Heir -New York Art Expo
2008: Turning point”- Jim N Guest House, Suleja, Niger state, Nigeria
2005: Introduction – Bishop James Yisa Memorial School, Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019: New York Art Expo
2016: New York Art Expo
2016: Freedom- SNA easter exhibition @ Silverbird Cinemas
2014: “Marks of Gold”, Silverbird Cinemas, Central Area, Abuja
2014: “Hope for our Nation” – 2nd Art Teachers exhibition, Savanah Suite, Area 3, Garki, Abuja
2013: “Treasures of creation, Chelsea Hotel, Central Area, Abuja
2013: “Timeless Treasures” – Silverbird Cinemas, Central Area, Abuja
2013: “African Arts And Crafts Expo (AFAC)”, Eagle square, Central Area, Abuja
2010: “Songs of Gold”, In commemoration of the Nigeria @50 anniversary, Transport Hilton, Abuja.
2009: “Blossom”, Yar’adua Centre, Abuja
2002: ADSA exhibition, Didi Museum, 175, Akin Adesola Street, Lagos State

TEACHING
2014-2015: Art Teacher, Raberto Schools, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
2013-2014: Art Teacher, Famaks International Schools, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
2009-2013: Art Teacher, Dayspring Crèche, Nursery/Primary School Kubwa, Abuja
2007-2013: Art Teacher, Javino Model School, Suleja, Niger State
2007-2013: Art Teacher, Command Secondary School, Zuma, Barracks, Suleja, Niger State
2004-2007: Art Teacher, Bishop James Yisa Memorial School, Kwamba, Suleja Niger State
2003-2004: Art Teacher (NYSC) Federal Govt. Academy, Suleja

AWARD
2004: Niger State, Nigeria – NYSC Merit Award