Ola Bolarinwa Biography
Contemporary master of hyperrealism
Ola Bolarinwa is a contemporary master of hyperrealism, a genre of visual art that blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion. This is a form of art that transforms real life photos into detail-oriented drawings. While there are other mediums used in making these drawings, graphite and charcoal are his specialty. His meticulous attention to detail and uncanny ability to capture the essence of his subjects make his works stand out in the realm of contemporary art. His artworks are a testament to his unparalleled technical prowess. Through the masterful use of brushes, kneaded erasers, graphite and charcoal pencils, Bolarinwa painstakingly brings every nuance of his subjects to life. His unique ability to replicate texture, light, and shadow creates an illusion so convincing that it prompts viewers to question what they see before them
